Recall 96V038000: 1996 Volvo WG and 3 other models

Report received

Feb 22, 1996

Manufacturer

Volvo trucks north america inc

Potentially affected

1,303vehicles

Model years

1996

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 vehicles built with a volvo 5.7 (12,500 lbs) front steering axle. Due to hydrogen embrittlement, the front steering axle king pins could have broken during assembly. Continued operation of a vehicle with a broken king pin could allow the pin to work loose.

Possible consequence

This condition can cause erratic steering resulting in loss of steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the vehicles for a broken king pin and replace the king pins if broken.

Affected model years

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

• 1996 Volvo ACL0 complaints
• 1996 Volvo WCA0 complaints
• 1996 Volvo WG0 complaints
• 1996 Volvo WIA8 complaints