Defect Description For Recall
Some Of The Involved Vehicles May Be Susceptible To Extensive Rusting Of The Splined SeCTIon Of The Lower Steering Shaft. This Could Prevent The Splined Shaft From Moving Into The Sleeve. If This Occurs, Excessive Stress Is Applied Between The Joint ConneCTIon And Input Shaft, Causing Unacceptable Motion Of The Universal Joint ConneCTIon.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
VOLVO TRUCK
Year
1981
Recall Campaign Number
82V015000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Inspect And Replace The Existing Column With A Newly Designed Column Or Will Invert The Existing Column To Locate The Splined SeCTIon Inside The Cab, At No Cost To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo Of America Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19790501
End Of Manufacture
19811101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
449
Date Owners Notified
19820526
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Date Report Received
19820223