Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
The tie rod assembly is a critical part of your vehicle's steering system - it helps connect your steering wheel to your wheels. In some cases, the outer ball joint in this assembly might deform and loosen over time, especially when driving under heavy loads.
Risk if Unfixed
If the outer ball joint fails, you might notice that your vehicle becomes harder to steer, increasing the risk of a crash, especially when driving on uneven roads or in tight spaces.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the faulty outer ball joint tie rods with improved ones at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible and have your vehicle back on the road safely.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES,THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT CAN DEFORM AT HIGH LOADS CAUSING A LOSS OF THE CLAMPING FORCE AND THE NUT MAY LOOSEN, WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE THAT THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OUTER BALL JOINT TIE RODS WITH IMPROVED OUTER BALL JOINT TIE RODS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 23, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
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