Transport CanadaCritical
1995 VOLVO WIATransport Canada Recall #1996054
The official notice
Defect
DUE TO HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT, THE KING PIN USED IN THE VOLVO 5.7 (12,500 LB) FRONT STEER AXLE MAY HAVE BEEN BROKEN DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE AXLE. CONTINUED OPERATION OF A VEHICLE WITH A BROKEN KING PIN MAY ALLOW THE PIN TO WORK LOOSE, CAUSE ERRATIC STEERING, AND RESULT IN POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND KING PIN REPLACED IF REQUIRED.
198 vehicles affectedMfr ref: RVXX9602Updated June 10, 2026