Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #80V021000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 80V021000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 350 affected units, STEERING:COLUMN SHAFT UPPER, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Operation under extreme conditions of high humidity, salt and dirt can cause rusting of the splined section of the upper steering shaft. This causes increased stresses between the steering column universal joint connection and the input shaft of the steering gear. Continued operation under these conditions could result in unacceptable motion of the linkages.

Corrective Action

All affected vehicles will be equipped with a grease fitting on the splined section of the upper side of the universal joint.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 80V021000

Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

Report Received Date: 1980-02-26T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:column shaft upper

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 350

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Operation under extreme conditions of high humidity, salt and dirt can cause rusting of the splined section of the upper steering shaft. This causes increased stresses between the steering column universal joint connection and the input shaft of the steering gear. Continued operation under these conditions could result in unacceptable motion of the linkages.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: All affected vehicles will be equipped with a grease fitting on the splined section of the upper side of the universal joint.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-wydb-kj6a~2xcw

NHTSA ID: 80V021000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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