Volvo Bus B10m: Steering Ball Joint Torque

Recall Summary Volvo is recalling 728 buses (B10M, B10B, B10L, and VON models) in the United Kingdom because bolts connecting the steering gear shafts may not be tightened to the correct specification. Dealers will inspect and retighten these bolts as needed to meet manufacturer standards.

Recalling firm
VOLVO BUS
Product
Vehicles: VOLVO BUS B10M, VOLVO BUS B10B, VOLVO BUS B10L, VOLVO BUS VON. Units affected: 728
Reason
On some vehicles the bolts in the joint of the steering gear shafts may not be correctly torqued. Remedy: All potentially affected vehicles are being recalled to have the torque on all the bolts in the four joints in the steering shaft checked and where necessary tightened to the manufacturer's specification.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
1997-09-18
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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