Recall 00V246306: 1999 Volvo ACL and 2 other models

Report received

Oct 24, 2000

Manufacturer

Volvo trucks north america inc

Potentially affected

730vehicles

Model years

1999

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the ball-socket assemblies.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1999 Volvo ACL1 complaints
• 1999 Volvo WG3 complaints
• 1999 Volvo WX0 complaints