NHTSA Recall 96V038000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V038000; Date: Feb. 22, 1996
This condition can cause erratic steering resulting in loss of steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Volvo ACL; 1996 Volvo FE; 1996 Volvo WCA; 1996 Volvo WG; 1996 Volvo WHL; 1996 Volvo WIA
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America Inc
Affected Units:: 1,303
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 vehicles built with a Volvo 5. 7 (12,500 lbs) front steering axle. Due to hydrogen embrittlement, the front steering axle king pins could have broken during assembly. Continued operation of a vehicle with a broken king pin could allow the pin to work loose.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for a broken king pin and replace the king pins if broken.
Recall Notes:
Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact Volvo truck at 1-800-528-6586. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 27, 1996
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