Vehicle recall 80V021000 · February 26, 1980
1977-1978 Volvo F613
Operation under extreme conditions of high humidity, salt and dirt can cause rusting of the splined section of the upper steering shaft.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Operation under extreme conditions of high humidity, salt and dirt can cause rusting of the splined section of the upper steering shaft. This causes increased stresses between the steering column universal joint connection and the input shaft of the steering gear. Continued operation under these conditions could result in unacceptable motion of the linkages.
- Remedy
- All affected vehicles will be equipped with a grease fitting on the splined section of the upper side of the universal joint.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: steering; shaft-upper, splined section.consequences of defect: the resultant damage to the connection could eventuallylead to a loss of steering control and an accident.note: excess play in the steering wheel is an indication of damage in thesteering system.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V021000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 26, 1980
- Filed by
- VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
- Owner notification
- June 26, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 350
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volvo F613 (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
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