OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
91V203000
Steering:linkages
Reported Nov 19, 1991 · VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
Summary
THE PINCH BOLT USED TO RETAIN THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY NOT MEET THE HEAT TREAT SPECIFICATION FOR A GRADE 8 FASTENER AND MAY STRIP BEFORE PROPER TORQUE IS ACHIEVED.
Consequence
THE PINCH BOLT MAY FAIL CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE PITMANARM AND THE STEERING LINKAGE, AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULTIN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE PINCH BOLTS WITH PROPERLY HEAT TREATED BOLTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS (CLASS 8).
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