NHTSA Recall 00V238000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V238000; Date: Aug. 24, 2000
This condition could affect the ball joint's durability and performance.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Volvo S80; 2000 Volvo S80
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint
Manufactured by: Volvo Cars Of Na, Inc.
Affected Units:: 49,488
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Over time, the ball joint between the front wheel king pin and the suspension link arm, can experience increased looseness.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace both front ball joints.
Recall Notes:
Volvo recall no. 99. Owner notification began September 18, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 18, 2000
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