Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 72V-300 · Volvo vehicles

VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. recall 72V-300 covers 10,500 Volvo vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on December 8, 1972.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected10,5004 models
ReportedDec 8, 1972Owners notified Jan 30, 1973
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 72V300000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

VOLVO CAMPAIGN NO V-15.POSSIBILITY THAT SCREWS WHICH SECURE TURN SIGNALOPERATING SWITCH, WIPER/WASHER SWITCH AND OVERDRIVE SWITCH TO STEERING COLUMNMAY BECOME LOOSE AND CONTACT STEERING HUB.IF CONDITION EXISTS, COULD CAUSEMEMENTARY STIFF OPERATION.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING SCREW ANDCLIPS.)

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from August 1, 1972 to November 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.