NHTSA Recall 04V078000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V078000; Date: Feb. 13, 2004
The bolt could loosen allowing the drag link and pitman arm to separate, resulting in uncontrollable steering which could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Volvo VHD
Component: Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 92
Recall Summary:
On certain heavy-duty class 8 trucks, the pinch bolt attaching the steering drag link to the pitman arm may not have been sufficiently tightened.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a new pinch bolt and tighten to the required torque. Owner notification is expected to begin during March 2004. 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 trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Recall Notes:
Volvo truck recall no. Rvxx0401. Customer's can 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: Mar 2, 2004
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