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Volvo F Series Recall 81V074: Steering:Linkages:Drag:Link:Connection

NHTSA campaign 81V074, reported June 16, 1981, 869 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 81V074VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES, DRAG LINK CLAMP BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CAN HAVE AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON STEERING AND, INEXTREME CASES, STEERING CONTROL COULD BE LOST AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.

Affected vehicles

Volvo F Series1980