Recall 00V-238
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. recalled the 1999 to 2000 Volvo S80: Suspension (front, control arm, upper ball joint).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-238
- Reported
- August 24, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 49,488 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Over time, the ball joint between the front wheel king pin and the suspension link arm, can experience increased looseness.
The risk
This condition could affect the ball joint's durability and performance.
The fix
Dealers will replace both front ball joints.
Notes from the manufacturer
Volvo recall no. 99.owner notification began september 18, 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 at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Volvo S80 1999 to 2000