Volvo · Canada · High
Volvo WG, WX +3 more: Steering
Affects Volvo WG, WX, VN, Acl, Wah · 1999–2001 — about 1K vehicles.
The hazard
The steer axle tie rod ball-socket assembly ball stud may separate from the socket due to premature wear. If this event occurs, there will be no steering control to the right steer axle with the potential for a vehicle crash. Correction: suspect tie rod ball-socket assemblies will be inspected and replaced as required by dealers.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational