Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
The front control arms in your vehicle are like the elbows that connect your steering wheel to the wheels. They might not have been built correctly, which could cause them to loosen over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your steering could feel sloppy, and you might notice the steering wheel moving more than usual. If it's not fixed, the control arm could come loose, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the chance of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the old nut with a new one designed to keep the control arm securely in place – at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible after receiving the recall notice.
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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