Volvo Heavy Truck 1991

Model Heavy Truck made in 1991 by Volvo got 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. The car had one investigation (exterior lighting). There was one recall concerning steering .

Model 1991

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - LINKAGES
92V079000VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPfrom 01/01/1988 to 05/01/1992V (Vehicle)943407/10/1992MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA05/27/199205/29/1992
Defect SummaryVariances in the location of the tie rod arm bolt holes and steer axle spindle mounting holes result in the attaching bolts being incorrectly torqued. this causes the tie rod attaching bolts to fail resulting in separation of the tie rod from the steering axle spindle.
Consequence SummaryThe tie rod separation results in a loss of steeringcontrol and possible vehicle accident.
Corrective SummaryReplace the attaching bolts, tie rod arms and spindles as deemed appropriate after vehicle inspection.
NotesSystem: suspension.vehicle description: class 7 and class 8 heavy trucks.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
EA96009VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA06/17/199611/23/1999DYSFUNCTIONAL TURN SIGNAL ASSEMBLY
 Freightliner issued the subject service bulletin outlining the repair/replacement procedures concerning turn signal switch malfunctions.the turn signal switches are produced by grote industries and are sold to multiple heavy truck oem's/aftermarket sale