NHTSA Recall 06V155000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V155000; Date: May. 5, 2006
The driver may notice that the vehicle is difficult to maneuver increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Volvo XC90; 2004 Volvo XC90; 2005 Volvo XC90; 2006 Volvo XC90
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: Volvo Cars Of N. A. Llc.
Affected Units:: 126,743
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles,the outer tie rod ball joint can deform at high loads causing a loss of the clamping force and the nut may loosen, which may eventually lead to a fatigue fracture of the outer tie rod ball joint.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the outer ball joint tie rods with improved outer ball joint tie rods free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2006. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Recall Notes:
Volvo recall no. R157. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 23, 2006
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