NHTSA Recall 95V038000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V038000; Date: Feb. 28, 1995
This condition can cause the ball socket to fatigue, increasing the potential for loss of steering control and an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 White Gmc Aclf; 1994 White Gmc Aclf; 1995 White Gmc Aclf; 1993 White Gmc Aclff; 1994 White Gmc Aclff; 1995 White Gmc Aclff; 1993 White Gmc Aclft; 1994 White Gmc Aclft; 1995 White Gmc Aclft; 1993 White Gmc WCM; 1994 White Gmc WCM; 1995 White Gmc WCM; 1993 White Gmc WHR; 1994 White Gmc WHR; 1995 White Gmc WHR; 1993 White Gmc WIM; 1994 White Gmc WIM; 1995 White Gmc WIM; 1993 White Gmc WX; 1994 White Gmc WX; 1995 White Gmc WX; 1993 White Gmc Wxll; 1994 White Gmc Wxll; 1995 White Gmc Wxll; 1993 White Gmc WXR; 1994 White Gmc WXR; 1995 White Gmc WXR
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Volvo Gm Heavy Truck Corp
Affected Units:: 1,157
Recall Summary:
The wrong ball socket assembly was used to attach the steering arms to both the steering drag link and the steering ram assist cylinder, resulting in a binding condition.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the ball socket assembly on the affected vehicles.
Recall Notes:
System: steering; linkages. Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact Volvo gm at 1-910-279-2000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 21, 1995
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