2003 VOLVO VHD RECALL - #04V078000
RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX : SHAFT PITMAN
ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE PINCH BOLT ATTACHING THE STEERING DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2003 VOLVO VHD |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/2003 - 11/25/2003 |
| Recalled on |
3/2/2004 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/2/2004 |
| # Affected |
92 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE PINCH BOLT ATTACHING THE STEERING DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED. |
| Consequences |
THE BOLT COULD LOOSEN ALLOWING THE DRAG LINK AND PITMAN ARM TO SEPARATE, RESULTING IN UNCONTROLLABLE STEERING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW PINCH BOLT AND TIGHTEN TO THE REQUIRED TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2004. 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 |
VOLVO TRUCK RECALL NO. RVXX0401.CUSTOMER'S CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for SEATS
2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM
2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for WHEELS
2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for SEAT BELTS
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