Recall 01V044013: 1999 Volvo WG and 5 other models

Report received

May 8, 2001

Manufacturer

Volvo trucks north america inc

Potentially affected

760vehicles

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, class 8, trucks equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began during may 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

Affected model years

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

• 1999 Volvo ACL1 complaints
• 1999 Volvo WAH1 complaints
• 1999 Volvo WG3 complaints
• 1999 Volvo WX0 complaints
• 1999 Volvo Wxll1 complaints
• 1999 Volvo WXR1 complaints