NHTSA Recall 72V246000
Filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Component: Steering. Reported 1972-10-11. An estimated 977 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
WHITE MOTOR CAMPAIGN NO 7211.1968 THRU 10-5 1972.POSSIBILITY THAT FRONTAXLE STEERING KNUCKLE UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY USED WITH GARRISON POWER STEERING MAYCONTAIN BALL STUD THAT WAS IMPROPERLY HEAT-TREATED.IF CONDITION EXISTS, BALLSTUD MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY AND PERMIT DRAG LINK TO DISENGAGE FROM ARM ASSEMBLY,RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACINGFRONT AXLE STEERING KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY WHERE NECESSARY.)
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