Volvo Recalling 108,000 SUVs
for Steering Problems
 Got
a lemon Volvo SUV? Would you like a new one or your money
back?
Volvo is recalling practically every one of its XC 90 SUVs
built between May 29, 2002 and June 17, 2005 for dangerous
ball joint problems, a critical part of any vehicle’s
steering system.
Do you (or did you) own any of these potential lemon Volvo
SUVs?
- 2006 XC 90 built before June 17, 2005
- 2005 XC 90
- 2004 XC 90
- 2003 XC 90
What is it?
A ball joint is a flexible coupling in a vehicle's suspension
that connects the control arm to the steering knuckle.
It’s part of the vehicle’s steering system
and is called a ball joint because of its ball-and-socket
construction. Some are designed to never require grease
while others should be lubricated every six months. As
the joint wears over time, it becomes loose. Too loose
and your wheel falls off! To learn more about Ball Joints, click
here.
Federal Safety Investigators at NHTSA have reported Volvo’s
recall (read Volvo's recall - PDF - 100k) of the SUV
models are because the outer tie rod ball joint can “deform
at high loads causing a loss of the clamping force and
the nut may loosen, which may eventually lead to a fatigue
fracture of the outer tie rod ball joint.”
Other reports say that in low-speed parking situations,
the ball joints may loosen and make it harder to steer the
Volvo SUV.
Volvo Cars of North America LLC is recalling some 108,000
XC90 sport utility vehicles to repair ball joints in the
front suspension area that could cause steering difficulties
when trying to park the vehicle. (Read
Volvo's recall - PDF - 100k)
If you own one of these potential lemon Volvo sport utility
vehicles, you may be entitled to money damages. Call us at 1-888-331-6422 or email us
today for a Free Case Review!
If you’ve got a dangerous Volvo lemon, or another
lemon vehicle, don’t go it alone!
Call us at 1-888-331-6422 or email us
today for a Free Case Review!
Not from Ohio, Kentucky, or Indiana? To locate a local attorney
near you, click
here.
Other defects in these vehicles may also exist. To find
out about other recalls, click
here. |
