Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Vehicles The Steering Gear Box Was Installed Using Mounting Bolts Which Are Too Long In Relation To The Available Hole Depth In The Steering Gear Box.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
F716
Year
1979
Recall Campaign Number
80V087000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Replace The Steering Gear Box Mounting Bolts With Bolts Of The Correct Length Without Charge To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo Of America Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19780901
End Of Manufacture
19791001
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
382
Date Owners Notified
19801121
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Date Report Received
19800714