Recalls: 1992 - VOLVO - 244

• NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 92V134000 - SUSPENSION:FRONT
  Recall Date: 09/29/1992

  Summary:
  A NUT WHICH JOINS THE WHEEL SPINDLE AND A BALL JOINT IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS NOT PROPERLY TORQUED.
  
  Manufacturer that filed the Recall:
  VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
  
  Consequence:
  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.
  
  Remedy:
  INSPECT THE FRONT SUSPENSION FOR PROPER BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT AND REPLACE THE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY IF IT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.