1999 VOLVO WX RECALL - #00V246306
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW 20-EDL BALL-SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. CERTAIN OF THE BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET. THESE BEARINGS WERE PRODUCED BETWEEN JULY 5 AND OCTOBER 3, 1999.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 VOLVO WX |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC |
| Manufactured between |
7/5/1999 - 11/16/1999 |
| Recalled on |
11/8/2000 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC |
| Owners Notified on |
11/13/2000 |
| # Affected |
730 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW 20-EDL BALL-SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. CERTAIN OF THE BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET. THESE BEARINGS WERE PRODUCED BETWEEN JULY 5 AND OCTOBER 3, 1999. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL-SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 13, 2000.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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 VOLVO WX Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
1999 VOLVO WX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1999 VOLVO WX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1999 VOLVO WX Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, FILLER PIPE AND CAP
1999 VOLVO WX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
1999 VOLVO WX Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 VOLVO WX Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 VOLVO WX Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 VOLVO WX Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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