Volvo ACL, VN, WG (1997-1998): Steering
Recall 98V297000 · Nov 17, 1998 · Volvo Trucks North America Inc
25
vehicles affected
25
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 98V297000
- Date
- Nov 17, 1998
- Maker
- Volvo Trucks North America Inc
- Units affected
- 25
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages
- Model years
- 1997-1998
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A FAL 8.0 FRONT STEER AXLE. THE UPPER STEERING ARM CAN FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.
What can happen
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UPPER STEERING ARM AND REPLACE IT, IF REQUIRED.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 6 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 98V297000?
3 models: Volvo Acl (1997-1998), Volvo VN (1997-1998), Volvo WG (1997-1998), about 25 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 98V297000?
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UPPER STEERING ARM AND REPLACE IT, IF REQUIRED.
What can happen?
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.