NHTSA Recall 80V021000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V021000; Date: Feb. 26, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Volvo F613; 1978 Volvo F613
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Volvo Of America Corp.
Affected Units:: 350
Recall Summary:
Operation under extreme conditions of high humidity, salt and dirt can cause rusting of the splined section of the upper steering shaft. This causes increased stresses between the steering column universal joint connection and the input shaft of the steering gear. Continued operation under these conditions could result in unacceptable motion of the linkages.
How to Fix:
All affected vehicles will be equipped with a grease fitting on the splined section of the upper side of the universal joint.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks. System: steering; shaft-upper, splined section. Consequences of defect: the resultant damage to the connection could eventuallylead to a loss of steering control and an accident. Note: excess play in the steering wheel is an indication of damage in thesteering system.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 26, 1980
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