1999-2000 Volvo S80 recall: upper ball joint
Volvo Cars Of Na, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 24, 2000. It covers about 49,488 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 49,488
- reported
- Aug 24, 2000
- owners notified
- Sep 18, 2000
- related complaints
- 53
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Over time, the ball joint between the front wheel king pin and the suspension link arm, can experience increased looseness.
- Risk
- This condition could affect the ball joint's durability and performance.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace both front ball joints.
Recall number 00V238000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 53 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 00V238000
Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Volvo S80 upper ball joint?
Yes. Recall 00V238000, reported on August 24, 2000, covers about 49,488 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V238000?
Dealers will replace both front ball joints.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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