NHTSA Campaign 95V233000
SUSPENSION
Issued by VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP · Reported Dec 8, 1995 · 120 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SLIP SHAFT AND THE STEERING GEAR.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | WXR | 1995 | 120 |
| WHITE GMC | WXR | 1995 | 120 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 95V233000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.