Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #81V074000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81V074000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 869 affected units, STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The bolts for the clamp on the drag link may not have been tightened to specifications on the involved vehicles. The looseness can result in wear on the threaded connection between the ball joint and the drag link.

Corrective Action

All involved vehicles will have the clamps bolts and nuts replaced and tightened to specifications. If excessive wear is observed on the threaded connection, the entire drag link assembly will be replaced at no charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81V074000

Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

Report Received Date: 1981-06-16T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 869

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The bolts for the clamp on the drag link may not have been tightened to specifications on the involved vehicles. The looseness can result in wear on the threaded connection between the ball joint and the drag link.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: All involved vehicles will have the clamps bolts and nuts replaced and tightened to specifications. If excessive wear is observed on the threaded connection, the entire drag link assembly will be replaced at no charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-mgns.mzrf.yi3b

NHTSA ID: 81V074000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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