A NUT WHICH JOINS THE WHEEL SPINDLE AND A BALL JOINT IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS NOT PROPERLY TORQUED
— Recall Campaign #92V134000
A NUT WHICH JOINS THE WHEEL SPINDLE AND A BALL JOINT IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS NOT PROPERLY TORQUED.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 7,526 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
92V134000
| Manufacturer: | Volvo Car USA, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 20, 1992 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 92V134000 |
| Units affected: | 7,526 |
- Description:
- A NUT WHICH JOINS THE WHEEL SPINDLE AND A BALL JOINT IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS NOT PROPERLY TORQUED.
- Consequeces:
- THE BALL JOINT AND THE SUSPENSION STRUT CAN ULTIMATELYSEPARATE FROM EACH OTHER. THE WHEEL WILL REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CAR, BUT LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL WILL RESULT.
- Corrective action:
- INSPECT THE FRONT SUSPENSION FOR PROPER BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT AND REPLACE THE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY IF IT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.