NHTSA Campaign Id 95V233000; Date: Dec. 8, 1995
If the contact is severe enough, the steering gear input shaft could crack resulting in potential failure followed by loss of steering control and possible vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:1995 Volvo WXR; 1995 White Gmc WXR
Component: Suspension
Manufactured by: Volvo Gm Heavy Truck Corp
Affected Units:: 120
Recall Summary:The tilt cab, when raised to its fullest up position, can cause the steering shaft to bind against the steering gear.
How to Fix:Dealers will replace the steering slip shaft and the steering gear.
Recall Notes:System: steering; gear box. Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonabletime, should contact Volvo gm heavy truck corporation at 1-910-393-2000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 11, 1995
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