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.
1995 Volvo WXR; 1995 White Gmc WXR
Component: Suspension
Manufactured by: Volvo Gm Heavy Truck Corp
Affected Units:: 120
The tilt cab, when raised to its fullest up position, can cause the steering shaft to bind against the steering gear.
Dealers will replace the steering slip shaft and the steering gear.
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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