NHTSA Recall 78V094000
Filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Component: Steering. Reported 1978-04-25. An estimated 27 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
A LOOSE CONDITION MAY EXIST BETWEEN THE PITMAN ARM AND THE BALL JOINT STUD OF THE DRAG LINK. ALSO, THE STEERING ARM OF THE STEERING KNUCKLE MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AND SEPARATE IN THE UPPER KINGPIN BEARING AREA.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PITMAN ARM AND DRAG LINK, AND THE LEFT HAND STEERING KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING F6W FRONT AXLE ANDPITMAN ARM.SYSTEM: STEERING; PITMAN ARM AND BALL STUD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SEPARATION OF THE STEERING ARM OF THE STEERING KNUCKLEWOULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND A VEHICLEACCIDENT MAY OCCUR.