Auto Recalls for Consumers

1999 VOLVO WX Recall - Campaign #00V246306

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

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.

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Vehicle 1999 VOLVO WX
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
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

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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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