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NHTSA recall 80V021000

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Volvo F613

Reported Feb 26, 1980350 vehicles affectedVOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.Built Mar 1, 1977 – Jan 1, 1978

The defect

Operation under extreme conditions of high humidity, salt and dirt can cause rusting of the splined section of the upper steering shaft. This causes increased stresses between the steering column universal joint connection and the input shaft of the steering gear. Continued operation under these conditions could result in unacceptable motion of the linkages.

The remedy

All affected vehicles will be equipped with a grease fitting on the splined section of the upper side of the universal joint.

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Vehicles in this recall

Volvo F613
19771978

Notes

Vehicle description: trucks.system: steering; shaft-upper, splined section.consequences of defect: the resultant damage to the connection could eventuallylead to a loss of steering control and an accident.note: excess play in the steering wheel IS an indication of damage in thesteering system.