NHTSA recall 04V029000
Steering · Volvo Car USA, LLC
Details
What's wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, the front control arms may not have been manufactured correctly and, as a result, the stud and nut that secure the arm to the spindle may lose their initial axial tension. Under certain driving conditions, the steering may become less responsive and the driver may experience steering wheel play.
Why it matters: This driving condition could eventually lead to separation between the front control arm and the spindle, which could result in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will install a new type of nut. Owner notification began on February 16, 2004. Owners should contact Volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2004 Volvo S60, 2004 Volvo S80, 2004 Volvo V70.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 04V029000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.