Volvo Trucks Fl: Drag Link Joints May Be Incorrectly Torqued
Volvo Trucks FL Recall Summary Volvo Trucks is recalling 4 FL and FE model vehicles because the drag link rod ball joints may not have been tightened to the correct specification during manufacturing. If the securing nuts loosen, the drag link rod could detach from the spindle arm or pitman arm, which are steering components. Volvo will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the drag link if the nuts are found to be incorrectly torqued.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO TRUCKS
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO TRUCKS FL, VOLVO TRUCKS FE. Units affected: 4
- Reason
- It has been identified that the drag link rod ball joints and/or at the link rod clamp may not have been torqued to the correct specification. It is therefore possible that the securing nuts may become loose. This can result in the drag link rod detaching from the spindle arm or the pitman arm. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and check the torque of the securing nuts. If found to be incorrect then replace the drag link.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-02-03
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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