Defect Description For Recall
Variances In The Location Of The Tie Rod Arm Bolt Holes And Steer Axle Spindle Mounting Holes Result In The Attaching Bolts Being Incorrectly Torqued. This Causes The Tie Rod Attaching Bolts To Fail Resulting In Separation Of The Tie Rod From The Steering Axle Spindle.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
FE SERIES
Year
1989
Recall Campaign Number
92V079000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages
Effect Of Defect
The Tie Rod Separation Results In A Loss Of Steeringcontrol And Possible Vehicle Accident.
Fix Defect
Replace The Attaching Bolts, Tie Rod Arms And Spindles As Deemed Appropriate After Vehicle InspeCTIon.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo GM Heavy Truck Corp
Start Of Manufacture
19880101
End Of Manufacture
19920501
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
9434
Date Owners Notified
19920710
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Date Report Received
19920527