Vehicle recall 92V134000 · September 20, 1992
Volvo 244 and 245
A nut which joins the wheel spindle and a ball joint in the front suspension was not properly torqued.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- A nut which joins the wheel spindle and a ball joint in the front suspension was not properly torqued.
- 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.
- Notes
- System: suspension.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 92V134000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 20, 1992
- Filed by
- VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
- Owner notification
- October 1, 1992
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7,526
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front
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