NHTSA Campaign Id 99V054000; Date: Mar. 16, 1999
The steering gear input shaft could crack increasing the risk for loss of steering control.
1999 Volvo WX
Component: Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America Inc
Affected Units:: 63
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The steering slip shaft connecting the steering column to the steering gear input shaft might be too long.
Dealers will replace the steering slip shafts.
Owner notification began March 19, 1999. 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 trucks 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: Mar 19, 1999
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