Volvo Trucks North America: Safety Recalls in 1992

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Volvo Trucks North America in 1992. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 27, 1992

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:LINKAGES

VARIANCES IN THE LOCATION OF THE TIE ROD ARM BOLT HOLES AND STEER AXLE SPINDLE MOUNTING HOLES RESULT IN THE ATTACHING BOLTS BEING INCORRECTLY TORQUED. THIS CAUSES THE TIE ROD ATTACHING BOLTS TO FAIL RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD FROM THE STEERING AXLE SPINDLE.

NHTSA ID: 92V079000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 9,434

Consequence Summary:

THE TIE ROD SEPARATION RESULTS IN A LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE THE ATTACHING BOLTS, TIE ROD ARMS AND SPINDLES AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE AFTER VEHICLE INSPECTION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 1, 1992

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:VALVE:HAND CONTROL

THE TRAILER HAND BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM MAY HAVE THE WRONG VALVE INSTALLED WHICH LIMITS THE AIR PRESSURE TO THE TRAILER BRAKES BELOW THE REQUIRED PRESSURE.

NHTSA ID: 92V038000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 146

Consequence Summary:

THE WRONG VALVE IN THE TRAILER HAND BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMCAN RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

INSTALL THE CORRECT HAND BRAKE CONTROL VALVE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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