1992 VOLVO 245 RECALL - #92V134000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT
A NUT WHICH JOINS THE WHEEL SPINDLE AND A BALL JOINT IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS NOT PROPERLY TORQUED.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1992 VOLVO 245 |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/1992 - 6/1/1992 |
| Recalled on |
9/29/1992 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/1/1992 |
| # Affected |
7,526 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT |
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| Description |
A NUT WHICH JOINS THE WHEEL SPINDLE AND A BALL JOINT IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS NOT PROPERLY TORQUED. |
| Consequences |
THE BALL JOINT AND THE SUSPENSION STRUT CAN ULTIMATELYSEPARATE FROM EACH OTHER. THE WHEEL WILL REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CAR, BUT LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL WILL RESULT. |
| Corrective action |
INSPECT THE FRONT SUSPENSION FOR PROPER BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT AND REPLACE THE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY IF IT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Jan 09, 2001 - 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
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