NHTSA recall 04V078000
Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman
Volvo Vhd
Reported Feb 13, 200492 vehicles affectedVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number RVXX0401Built Aug 1, 2003 – Nov 25, 2003
The defect
On certain heavy-duty class 8 trucks, the pinch bolt attaching the steering drag link to the pitman arm may not have been sufficiently tightened.
The risk
The bolt could loosen allowing the drag link and pitman arm to separate, resulting in uncontrollable steering which could result in a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will install a new pinch bolt and tighten to the required torque. owner notification IS expected to begin during march 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.