Recall 96V-038
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recalled the 1996 Volvo Acl and 5 other models: Steering (linkages).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-038
- Reported
- February 22, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 1,303 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 vehicles built with a volvo 5.7 (12,500 lbs) front steering axle. Due to hydrogen embrittlement, the front steering axle king pins could have broken during assembly. Continued operation of a vehicle with a broken king pin could allow the pin to work loose.
The risk
This condition can cause erratic steering resulting in loss of steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for a broken king pin and replace the king pins if broken.
Notes from the manufacturer
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 truck at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].