Recall 02V-037
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recalled the 1999 to 2000 Volvo Acl and 5 other models: Steering (linkages, tie rod assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-037
- Reported
- August 15, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 19,915 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
The risk
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. This campaign supersedes NHTSA campaign nos. 01v-139.001 and 02v-037.002. Owner notification began july 25, 2002. 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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).