Vehicle Recall Archive for 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER

Record ID

47479

Campaign Number

04V029000

Make of Vehicle

VOLVO

Model of Vehicle

S80

Year

2004

Make Campaign Number

R133

Component Description

STEERING:LINKAGES

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT CONTROL ARMS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED CORRECTLY AND, AS A RESULT, THE STUD AND NUT THAT SECURE THE ARM TO THE SPINDLE MAY LOSE THEIR INITIAL AXIAL TENSION. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE STEERING MAY BECOME LESS RESPONSIVE AND THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE STEERING WHEEL PLAY.

Effect of Defect

THIS DRIVING CONDITION COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SEPARATION BETWEEN THE FRONT CONTROL ARM AND THE SPINDLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Fix Defect

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TYPE OF NUT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.

Manufacturers

VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

Start of Manufacture

20030331

End of Manufacture

20031006

Type of Recall

VEHICLE

Number Affected

29986

Date Owners Notified

20040216

Initiated By

MFR

Responsible Maufacturer

VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.

Date Report Received

20040116

Part Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Federal MV Safety Standard

NOT AVAILABLE

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