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THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT THE BALL JOINT’S DURABILITY AND PERFORMANCE.
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V238000
- Manufacturer VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
- Components SUSPENSION
- Potential Number of Units Affected 49,488
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OVER TIME, THE BALL JOINT BETWEEN THE FRONT WHEEL KING PIN AND THE SUSPENSION LINK ARM, CAN EXPERIENCE INCREASED LOOSENESS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT BALL JOINTS.
Notes
VOLVO RECALL NO. 99. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 18, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).