1995 WHITE GMC WXR Recalls (2)

Campaign:

95V038000 on 02/28/1995

Component:

Steering:linkages

Manufactured:

09/30/1993 - 12/31/1994

Affected:

1,157

Defect:

The wrong ball socket assembly was used to attach the steering arms to both the steering drag link and the steering ram assist cylinder, resulting in a binding condition.

Consequence:

This condition can cause the ball socket to fatigue, increasing the potential for loss of steering control and an accident.

Correction:

Dealers will replace the ball socket assembly on the affected vehicles.

Notes:

System: steering; linkages.vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact volvo gm at 1-910-279-2000. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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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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