Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 82V-015 · 1979–1981 Volvo Volvo Truck
VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. recall 82V-015 covers 449 1979–1981 Volvo Volvo Truck for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on February 23, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V015000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO EXTENSIVE RUSTING OF THE SPLINED SECTION OF THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT. THIS COULD PREVENT THE SPLINED SHAFT FROM MOVING INTO THE SLEEVE. IF THIS OCCURS, EXCESSIVE STRESS IS APPLIED BETWEEN THE JOINT CONNECTION AND INPUT SHAFT, CAUSING UNACCEPTABLE MOTION OF THE UNIVERSAL JOINT CONNECTION.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE EXISTING COLUMN WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED COLUMN OR WILL INVERT THE EXISTING COLUMN TO LOCATE THE SPLINED SECTION INSIDE THE CAB, AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, HEAVY.SYSTEM: STEERING; LOWER STEERING SHAFT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 1979 to November 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.