Gear box: shaft sectorRecall 99V-054 · 1999 Volvo WX

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recall 99V-054 covers 63 1999 Volvo WX for a gear box: shaft sector problem, reported to NHTSA on March 16, 1999.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected631 model

ReportedMar 16, 1999Owners notified Mar 19, 1999

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 99V054000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEERING SLIP SHAFT CONNECTING THE STEERING COLUMN TO THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT MIGHT BE TOO LONG.

The risk

THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT COULD CRACK INCREASING THE RISK FOR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SLIP SHAFTS.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Volvo WX1999

Built from January 4, 1999 to January 27, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.