Volvo Recall 98V297000: Steering, Linkages

NHTSA recall 98V297000 · announced November 17, 1998 · filed by Volvo Trucks North America Inc · 25 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A FAL 8.0 FRONT STEER AXLE. THE UPPER STEERING ARM CAN FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.

The risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UPPER STEERING ARM AND REPLACE IT, IF REQUIRED.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 30, 1998. 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 TRUCK AT 1-800-528-6586.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1997 Volvo Acl
• 1998 Volvo Acl
• 1997 Volvo Vn
• 1998 Volvo Vn
• 1997 Volvo Wg
• 1998 Volvo Wg

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.