1999 Volvo Acl, Volvo WG and others recall: linkages
Volvo Trucks North America Inc reported this safety recall on October 24, 2000. It covers about 730 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 730
- reported
- Oct 24, 2000
- owners notified
- Nov 13, 2000
- related complaints
- 2
Steering: linkages
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw 20-edl ball-socket assemblies. Certain of the ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket. These bearings were produced between july 5 and october 3, 1999.
- Risk
- If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ball-socket assemblies.
Recall number 00V246306
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 00V246306
Is there a recall on the 1999 Volvo Acl, Volvo WG and others linkages?
Yes. Recall 00V246306, reported on October 24, 2000, covers about 730 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V246306?
Dealers will replace the ball-socket assemblies.
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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