1979 VOLVO VOLVO TRUCK Recalls (3)

Campaign:
82V015000 on 02/28/1982
Component:
Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Manufactured:
04/30/1979 - 10/31/1981
Affected:
449
Defect:
Some of the involved vehicles may be susceptible to extensive rusting of the splined section of the lower steering shaft. this could prevent the splined shaft from moving into the sleeve. if this occurs, excessive stress is applied between the joint connection and input shaft, causing unacceptable motion of the universal joint connection.
Correction:
Dealer will inspect and replace the existing column with a newly designed column or will invert the existing column to locate the splined section inside the cab, at no cost to owner.
Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks, heavy.system: steering; lower steering shaft.consequences of defect: this may lead to a loss of vehicle control and anaccident.

Campaign:
84V055000 on 05/31/1984
Component:
Structure
Manufactured:
02/28/1977 - 11/30/1983
Affected:
4,765
Defect:
The torsion bar clamp may allow the torsion bar to move. increased effort will be required to raise or lower the tilt cab.
Correction:
The clamps that attach the two rear-most torsion bars to the chassis will be replaced at no charge.
Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks with tilt cabs.system: structure; tilt cab torsion bar.consequences of defect: the increased effort required may result in personalinjury to persons servicing affected vehicle.

Campaign:
84V054000 on 06/04/1984
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
02/28/1977 - 10/31/1983
Affected:
4,408
Defect:
The brake line between the proportioning valve and the rear wheel brake may fracture.
Correction:
The brake line will be replaced without charge.
Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: service brakes; brake lines, metallic.consequences of defect: brake fluid leakage could lead to loss of rear brakes,resulting in loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: brake fluid level should be checked daily until the recall procedure isperformed.

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