Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #04V078000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V078000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 92 affected units, VOLVO TRUCKS/PITMAN ARM BOLT, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
On certain heavy-duty class 8 trucks, the pinch bolt attaching the steering drag link to the pitman arm may not have been sufficiently tightened.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a new pinch bolt and tighten to the required torque. owner notification is expected to begin during march 2004. 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 1-800-528-6586.
Recall Overview
NHTSA ID: 04V078000
Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
Report Received Date: 2004-02-13T00:00:00
Subject: Volvo trucks/pitman arm bolt
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 92
Details
MFR Campaign Number: RVXX0401
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain heavy-duty class 8 trucks, the pinch bolt attaching the steering drag link to the pitman arm may not have been sufficiently tightened.
Consequence Summary: The bolt could loosen allowing the drag link and pitman arm to separate, resulting in uncontrollable steering which could result in a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install a new pinch bolt and tighten to the required torque. owner notification is expected to begin during march 2004. 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 1-800-528-6586.
Safety Information
Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A
Metadata
SID: row-8igj.a3s9~ym4t
NHTSA ID: 04V078000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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