Defect Description For Recall
Operation Under Extreme Conditions Of High Humidity, Salt And Dirt Can Cause Rusting Of The Splined SeCTIon Of The Upper Steering Shaft. This Causes Increased Stresses Between The Steering Column Universal Joint ConneCTIon And The Input Shaft Of The Steering Gear. Continued Operation Under These Conditions Could Result In Unacceptable Motion Of The Linkages.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
F613
Year
1978
Recall Campaign Number
80V021000
Component Description
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
All Affected Vehicles Will Be Equipped With A Grease Fitting On The Splined SeCTIon Of The Upper Side Of The Universal Joint.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo Of America Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19770301
End Of Manufacture
19780101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
350
Date Owners Notified
19800626
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Date Report Received
19800226