THE BRACKETS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY TO THE CAB STRUCTURE CRACKS AT THE "V" NOTCH IN
— Recall Campaign #94V038000
THE BRACKETS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY TO THE CAB STRUCTURE CRACKS AT THE "V" NOTCH IN THE BRACKET.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 3,768 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
94V038000
| Manufacturer: | Volvo Trucks North America |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 23, 1994 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 94V038000 |
| Units affected: | 3,768 |
- Description:
- THE BRACKETS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY TO THE CAB STRUCTURE CRACKS AT THE "V" NOTCH IN THE BRACKET.
- Consequeces:
- FAILURE OF THE BRACKET MAY CAUSE THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY TO FALL, WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
- Corrective action:
- VOLVO GM WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT BRACKETS WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED BRACKET.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: STEERING; WHEEL AND COLUMN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 TRUCKS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT VOLVO GM (WHITEGMC) SERVICE CENTER AT 1-919-279-2000. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.