NHTSA Recall 81V074000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V074000; Date: Jun. 16, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Volvo F Series; 1980 Volvo F Series
Component: Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
Manufactured by: Volvo Of America Corp.
Affected Units:: 869
Recall Summary:
The bolts for the clamp on the drag link may not have been tightened to specifications on the involved vehicles. The looseness can result in wear on the threaded connection between the ball joint and the drag link.
How to Fix:
All involved vehicles will have the clamps bolts and nuts replaced and tightened to specifications. If excessive wear is observed on the threaded connection, the entire drag link assembly will be replaced at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks. System: steering; linkages, drag link clamp bolts. Consequences of defect: this can have an adverse affect on steering and, inextreme cases, steering control could be lost and an accident could result.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 15, 1981
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