CarRecallWatch
Home / Latest recalls / 92V134

Volvo 244 Recall 92V134: Suspension:Front

NHTSA campaign 92V134, reported September 20, 1992, 7,526 vehicles potentially affected.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 92V134VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Problem
A NUT WHICH JOINS THE WHEEL SPINDLE AND A BALL JOINT IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS NOT PROPERLY TORQUED.
Risk
THE BALL JOINT AND THE SUSPENSION STRUT CAN ULTIMATELYSEPARATE FROM EACH OTHER. THE WHEEL WILL REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CAR, BUT LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL WILL RESULT.
Remedy
INSPECT THE FRONT SUSPENSION FOR PROPER BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT AND REPLACE THE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY IF IT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
Notes
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Volvo 2441992
Volvo 2451992