1980 VOLVO F SERIES RECALL - #81V074000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : DRAG : LINK : CONNECTION
THE BOLTS FOR THE CLAMP ON THE DRAG LINK MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE LOOSENESS CAN RESULT IN WEAR ON THE THREADED CONNECTION BETWEEN THE BALL JOINT AND THE DRAG LINK.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1980 VOLVO F SERIES |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1978 - 4/1/1980 |
| Recalled on |
6/19/1981 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/15/1981 |
| # Affected |
869 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION |
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| Description |
THE BOLTS FOR THE CLAMP ON THE DRAG LINK MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE LOOSENESS CAN RESULT IN WEAR ON THE THREADED CONNECTION BETWEEN THE BALL JOINT AND THE DRAG LINK. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE CLAMPS BOLTS AND NUTS REPLACED AND TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. IF EXCESSIVE WEAR IS OBSERVED ON THE THREADED CONNECTION, THE ENTIRE DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES, DRAG LINK CLAMP BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CAN HAVE AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON STEERING AND, INEXTREME CASES, STEERING CONTROL COULD BE LOST AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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