Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's front control arms may not have been made correctly, which could affect how well the steering responds.
Risk if Unfixed
If left unfixed, this could lead to a crash due to loss of steering control and possible separation of the control arm and spindle.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will replace the old nut with a new one at no charge to you.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT CONTROL ARMS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED CORRECTLY AND, AS A RESULT, THE STUD AND NUT THAT SECURE THE ARM TO THE SPINDLE MAY LOSE THEIR INITIAL AXIAL TENSION. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE STEERING MAY BECOME LESS RESPONSIVE AND THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE STEERING WHEEL PLAY.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS DRIVING CONDITION COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO SEPARATION BETWEEN THE FRONT CONTROL ARM AND THE SPINDLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TYPE OF NUT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
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