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1992 Volvo 245 Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    A NUT WHICH JOINS THE WHEEL SPINDLE AND A BALL JOINT IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS NOT PROPERLY TORQUED.

    Possible Effects

    THE BALL JOINT AND THE SUSPENSION STRUT CAN ULTIMATELYSEPARATE FROM EACH OTHER. THE WHEEL WILL REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CAR, BUT LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL WILL RESULT.

    Action

    INSPECT THE FRONT SUSPENSION FOR PROPER BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT AND REPLACE THE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY IF IT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.

    Notes

    SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1992-02-01 - 1992-06-01

    Vehicles Affected

    7526