NHTSA Recall 82V015000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V015000; Date: Feb. 23, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Volvo Volvo Truck; 1980 Volvo Volvo Truck; 1981 Volvo Volvo Truck
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: Volvo Of America Corp.
Affected Units:: 449
Recall Summary:
Some of the involved vehicles may be susceptible to extensive rusting of the splined section of the lower steering shaft. This could prevent the splined shaft from moving into the sleeve. If this occurs, excessive stress is applied between the joint connection and input shaft, causing unacceptable motion of the universal joint connection.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and replace the existing column with a newly designed column or will invert the existing column to locate the splined section inside the cab, at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks, heavy. System: steering; lower steering shaft. Consequences of defect: this may lead to a loss of vehicle control and anaccident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 26, 1982
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