Auto Recalls for Consumers

2000 VOLVO WG Recall - Campaign #02V037005

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2000 VOLVO WG RECALL - #02V037005

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

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.

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Vehicle 2000 VOLVO WG
Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Manufactured between 6/14/1999 - 8/31/2000
Recalled on 8/15/2002
Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Owners Notified on 7/25/2002
# Affected 19,915
Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Description 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.
Consequences IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERSEDES NHTSA 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.
Notes ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2000 VOLVO WG Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK

2000 VOLVO WG Recall for WHEELS, RIM

2000 VOLVO WG Recall for SUSPENSION

2000 VOLVO WG Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS, SWITCH
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