Recall 99V-054
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recalled the 1999 Volvo WX: Steering (gear box, shaft sector).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-054
- Reported
- March 16, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 63 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The steering slip shaft connecting the steering column to the steering gear input shaft might be too long.
The risk
The steering gear input shaft could crack increasing the risk for loss of steering control.
The fix
Dealers will replace the steering slip shafts.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began march 19, 1999.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].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Volvo WX 1999