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2000 Volvo Acl recalls

There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 2000 Volvo Acl, covering 38,471 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Steering: linkages: tie rod assemblyReported August 15, 2002 · 19,915 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
Risk
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. This campaign supersedes the federal safety agency campaign nos. 01v‑139.001 and 02v‑037.002. Owner notification began july 25, 2002. 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.

Recall number 02V037005 · Recall details

SuspensionReported July 10, 2001 · 12 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: heavy duty 6x4 trucks equipped with chalmers 800 series suspension kits. These suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube.
Risk
Failure of the weld could result in separation of the eye and tube, causing a lock of axle retention, which could result in loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles. Chalmers is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. 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 chalmers at 1‑905‑624‑9750.

Recall number 01V167004 · Recall details

Wheels: rimReported January 29, 2001 · 182 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with accuride 22.5 x 8.25 15 tubeless demountable rims, part no. 32051. Certain rims contain a non-fusion area in the butt-weld of the mounting ring. Under certain circumstances, the defect could develop into a crack on the mounting ring.
Risk
Over time, the crack could propagate and if not heeded, could result in mounting ring failure, potentially causing the rim to separate from the vehicle.
Remedy
Accuride will inspect and replace the defective or suspect wheel rims.

Recall number 00V190002 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: antilockReported August 22, 2000 · 18,362 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Risk
This condition could cause the ABS ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ABS ecu.

Recall number 00V232003 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 2000 Volvo Acl have?

4, covering steering, suspension and wheels.

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