Volvo · Canada · High
Volvo VHD: Steering
Affects Volvo VHD · 2003 — about 5 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the pinch bolt that attaches the drag link to the pitman arm may not have been tightened to the required torque value. This condition could allow the pinch bolt to loosen and allow the drag link and pitman arm to separate resulting in uncontrollable steering and potential for a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealer will install a new pinch bolt and tighten to the required torque.
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