Volvo F Series
Model F Series made by Volvo got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 1979
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION | ||||||||||||||||
81V074000 | VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. | from 09/01/1978 to 04/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 869 | 09/15/1981 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 06/16/1981 | 06/19/1981 | |||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: steering; linkages, drag link clamp bolts.consequences of defect: this can have an adverse affect on steering and, inextreme cases, steering control could be lost and an accident could result. |