Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #96V038000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V038000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 1,303 affected units, VOLVO TRUCK/STEERING:LINKAGES, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the vehicles for a broken king pin and replace the king pins if broken.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V038000

Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

Report Received Date: 1996-02-22T00:00:00

Subject: Volvo truck/steering:linkages

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 1,303

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: This condition can cause erratic steering resulting in loss of steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for a broken king pin and replace the king pins if broken.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 96V038000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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