NHTSA recall 04V029000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 04V029000 |
| Manufacturer's number | R133 |
| Manufacturer | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. |
| Reported | 2004-01-16 |
| Owners notified | 2004-02-16 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Units potentially affected | 29986 |
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT CONTROL ARMS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED CORRECTLY AND, AS A RESULT, THE STUD AND NUT THAT SECURE THE ARM TO THE SPINDLE MAY LOSE THEIR INITIAL AXIAL TENSION. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE STEERING MAY BECOME LESS RESPONSIVE AND THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE STEERING WHEEL PLAY.
What can happen
THIS DRIVING CONDITION COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SEPARATION BETWEEN THE FRONT CONTROL ARM AND THE SPINDLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TYPE OF NUT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
Notes
VOLVO RECALL NO. R133.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 2004 VOLVO S60 | Built 2003-03-31 to 2003-10-06. |
|---|---|
| 2004 VOLVO S80 | Built 2003-03-31 to 2003-10-06. |
| 2004 VOLVO V70 | Built 2003-03-31 to 2003-10-06. |
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