Volvo Trucks North America – STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD:END

DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TIE ROD END NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED. EXTREMELY LOW TORQUE CAN ALLOW MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE BALL STUD AND THE TIE ROD ARM CAUSING DAMAGE.


Report Received Date 06/25/1995
NHTSA ID 95E009004
Consequence Summary THIS CONDITION CAN AFFECT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TOSTEER THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action DEALERS WILL CHECK THESE AXLES FOR PROPER TORQUE AND RETORQUE TO ROCKWELL'S SPECIFICATIONS.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 14
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=95E009004)