NHTSA recall 96V-038 (96V038000)

steering recall reported February 22, 1996 - about 1,303 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V038000
Also written as: 96V-038
Reported: February 22, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~1,303
Component: steering

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES BUILT WITH A VOLVO 5.7 (12,500 LBS) FRONT STEERING AXLE. DUE TO HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT, THE FRONT STEERING AXLE KING PINS COULD HAVE BROKEN DURING ASSEMBLY. CONTINUED OPERATION OF A VEHICLE WITH A BROKEN KING PIN COULD ALLOW THE PIN TO WORK LOOSE.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE ERRATIC STEERING RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR A BROKEN KING PIN AND REPLACE THE KING PINS IF BROKEN.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-038 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Volvo Acl - 1996

Volvo Wca - 1996

Volvo WG - 1996

Volvo Wia - 1996

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