NHTSA recall 00V-246 (00V246306)

steering recall reported October 24, 2000 - about 730 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V246306
Also written as: 00V-246
Manufacturer number: RVXX0004
Reported: October 24, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~730
Component: steering

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW 20-EDL BALL-SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. CERTAIN OF THE BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET. THESE BEARINGS WERE PRODUCED BETWEEN JULY 5 AND OCTOBER 3, 1999.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL-SOCKET ASSEMBLIES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-246 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Volvo Acl - 1999

Volvo WG - 1999

Volvo WX - 1999

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.