Vehicle recall 92V079000 · May 27, 1992

Volvo FE Series, Volvo Heavy Truck and 1 more model

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.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: The tie rod separation results in a loss of steeringcontrol and possible vehicle accident.
Remedy: Replace the attaching bolts, tie rod arms and spindles as deemed appropriate after vehicle inspection.
Notes: System: suspension.vehicle description: class 7 and class 8 heavy trucks.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 92V079000
Reported to NHTSA: May 27, 1992
Filed by: VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
Owner notification: July 10, 1992
Vehicles potentially affected: 9,434
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages

Recall 92V079000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Volvo FE Series (1988-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988
Volvo Heavy Truck (1988-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988
White GMC Heavy Truck (1988-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988

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