Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 74V-246 · Volvo vehicles

VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. recall 74V-246 covers 10,000 Volvo vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on December 26, 1974.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected10,0003 models
ReportedDec 26, 1974Owners notified Jan 1, 1975
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 74V246000 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 23.POSSIBILITY OF INSUFFICIENT TORQUE WAS APPLIED DURINGASSEMBLY WHICH COULD ALLOW A BOLT TO BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE STEERING SHAFTCOUPLING.THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN REDUCTION OF STEERING PRECISION ANDULTIMATELY IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND RETORQUINGNUTS WHERE NECESSARY).

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

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Vehicles in this recall