Recall
Volvo F Series — 81V074000
NHTSA ID
81V074000
Make
Volvo
Model
F Series
Years Affected
1980
Recall Date
1981-06-16
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Units Affected
869
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE BOLTS FOR THE CLAMP ON THE DRAG LINK MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE LOOSENESS CAN RESULT IN WEAR ON THE THREADED CONNECTION BETWEEN THE BALL JOINT AND THE DRAG LINK.
Remedy
ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE CLAMPS BOLTS AND NUTS REPLACED AND TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. IF EXCESSIVE WEAR IS OBSERVED ON THE THREADED CONNECTION, THE ENTIRE DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.