1998 VOLVO VN Recall - Campaign #98V297000

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1998 VOLVO VN RECALL - #98V297000

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A FAL 8.0 FRONT STEER AXLE. THE UPPER STEERING ARM CAN FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.

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Vehicle 1998 VOLVO VN Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC Manufactured between 9/9/1997 - 10/9/1998 Recalled on 11/24/1998 Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC Owners Notified on 11/30/1998 # Affected 25 Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A FAL 8.0 FRONT STEER AXLE. THE UPPER STEERING ARM CAN FAIL WITHOUT WARNING. Consequences THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UPPER STEERING ARM AND REPLACE IT, IF REQUIRED. Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 30, 1998. 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 TRUCK AT 1-800-528-6586.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). See also 1998 VOLVO VN Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1998 VOLVO VN Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, SWITCH 1998 VOLVO VN Recall for WHEELS, RIM 1998 VOLVO VN Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 1998 VOLVO VN Recall for PARKING BRAKE 1998 VOLVO VN Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS