Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #00V246306

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V246306 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 730 affected units, VOLVO TRUCKS/BALL JOINTS, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the ball-socket assemblies.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V246306

Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

Report Received Date: 2000-10-24T00:00:00

Subject: Volvo trucks/ball joints

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 730

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RVXX0004

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-qaw3_p4dt~hhec

NHTSA ID: 00V246306

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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