Safety Recall NHTSA · 92V134000 Reported September 20, 1992

Suspension:independent front

Volvo Car Usa, Llc · Suspension · 7,526 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
92V134000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
7,526
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 20, 1992

Defect Summary

A nut which joins the wheel spindle and a ball joint in the front suspension was not properly torqued.

Safety Consequence

The ball joint and the suspension strut can ultimatelyseparate from each other. The wheel will remain attached to the car, but loss ofsteering control will result.

Corrective Action

Inspect the front suspension for proper ball joint attachment and replace the ball joint assembly if it does not meet specifications.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 92V134000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 92V134000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 92V134000?

NHTSA recall 92V134000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on September 20, 1992. It addresses: Suspension:independent front. The recall affects approximately 7,526 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 92V134000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.