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1996 VOLVO WG Recall - Campaign #96V038000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1996 VOLVO WG RECALL - #96V038000

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES

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.

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Vehicle 1996 VOLVO WG
Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Manufactured between 8/1/1995 - 2/1/1996
Recalled on 2/28/1996
Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Owners Notified on 2/27/1996
# Affected 1,303
Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES
Description 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.
Consequences THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE ERRATIC STEERING RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR A BROKEN KING PIN AND REPLACE THE KING PINS IF BROKEN.
Notes 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 1-800-424-9393.
See also 1996 VOLVO WG Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

1996 VOLVO WG Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY

1996 VOLVO WG Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB

1996 VOLVO WG Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION, LINES AND FITTINGS

1996 VOLVO WG Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS, SWITCH
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