1995 WHITE GMC WXR RECALL - #95V233000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION
THE TILT CAB, WHEN RAISED TO ITS FULLEST UP POSITION, CAN CAUSE THE STEERING SHAFT TO BIND AGAINST THE STEERING GEAR.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1995 WHITE GMC WXR |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1995 - 11/1/1995 |
| Recalled on |
12/21/1995 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP |
| Owners Notified on |
12/11/1995 |
| # Affected |
120 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION |
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| Description |
THE TILT CAB, WHEN RAISED TO ITS FULLEST UP POSITION, CAN CAUSE THE STEERING SHAFT TO BIND AGAINST THE STEERING GEAR. |
| Consequences |
IF THE CONTACT IS SEVERE ENOUGH, THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT COULD CRACK RESULTING IN POTENTIAL FAILURE FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SLIP SHAFT AND THE STEERING GEAR. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: STEERING; GEAR BOX.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLETIME, SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPORATION AT 1-910-393-2000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1995 WHITE GMC WXR Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
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