NHTSA Recall 80V087000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V087000; Date: Jul. 14, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Volvo F716; 1980 Volvo F716
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: Volvo Of America Corp.
Affected Units:: 382
Recall Summary:
On certain vehicles the steering gear box was installed using mounting bolts which are too long in relation to the available hole depth in the steering gear box.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the steering gear box mounting bolts with bolts of the correct length without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks. System: steering assembly; steering gear box, mounting bolts. Consequences of defect: continued vehicle operation in this condition couldresult in the steering gear box coming loose from its bracket, resulting ininaccurate steering. This could lead to loss of steering control, and anaccident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 21, 1980
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