1996 Volvo Acl, Volvo Fe and others recall: linkages
Volvo Trucks North America Inc reported this safety recall on February 22, 1996. It covers about 1,303 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,303
- reported
- Feb 22, 1996
- owners notified
- Feb 27, 1996
- related complaints
- 4
Steering: linkages
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This condition can cause erratic steering resulting in loss of steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles for a broken king pin and replace the king pins if broken.
Recall number 96V038000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 96V038000
Is there a recall on the 1996 Volvo Acl, Volvo Fe and others linkages?
Yes. Recall 96V038000, reported on February 22, 1996, covers about 1,303 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V038000?
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for a broken king pin and replace the king pins if broken.
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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