NHTSA recall campaign
95E009004
ManufacturerVOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPReported1995-06-25Affected14 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TIE ROD END NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED. EXTREMELY LOW TORQUE CAN ALLOW MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE BALL STUD AND THE TIE ROD ARM CAUSING DAMAGE.
Risk
THIS CONDITION CAN AFFECT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TOSTEER THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL CHECK THESE AXLES FOR PROPER TORQUE AND RETORQUE TO ROCKWELL'S SPECIFICATIONS.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →