1995 VOLVO WXR Recall

Campaign:

95V233000 on 12/20/1995

Component:

Suspension

Manufactured:

04/30/1995 - 10/31/1995

Affected:

120

Defect:

The tilt cab, when raised to its fullest up position, can cause the steering shaft to bind against the steering gear.

Consequence:

If the contact is severe enough, the steering gear input shaft could crack resulting in potential failure followed by loss of steering control and possible vehicle crash.

Correction:

Dealers will replace the steering slip shaft and the steering gear.

Notes:

System: steering; gear box.vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonabletime, should contact volvo gm heavy truck corporation at 1-910-393-2000. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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