NHTSA Recall 98V297000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V297000; Date: Nov. 17, 1998
This condition can result in the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Volvo ACL; 1998 Volvo ACL; 1997 Volvo VN; 1998 Volvo VN; 1997 Volvo WG; 1998 Volvo WG
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America Inc
Affected Units:: 25
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a fal 8. 0 front steer axle. The upper steering arm can fail without warning.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the upper steering arm and replace it, if required.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began November 30, 1998. 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 30, 1998
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