Suspension: frontRecall 92V-134 · Volvo vehicles

VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. recall 92V-134 covers 7,526 Volvo vehicles for a suspension: front problem, reported to NHTSA on September 20, 1992.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected7,5262 models

ReportedSep 20, 1992Owners notified Oct 1, 1992

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 92V134000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

A NUT WHICH JOINS THE WHEEL SPINDLE AND A BALL JOINT IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS NOT PROPERLY TORQUED.

The risk

THE BALL JOINT AND THE SUSPENSION STRUT CAN ULTIMATELYSEPARATE FROM EACH OTHER. THE WHEEL WILL REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CAR, BUT LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL WILL RESULT.

What to do

The fix

INSPECT THE FRONT SUSPENSION FOR PROPER BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT AND REPLACE THE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY IF IT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

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

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Volvo 2441992

Volvo 2451992

Built from February 1, 1992 to June 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.