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Volvo Recalls XC90

Date: 5/15/2006

Reason: On certain passenger vehicles,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.

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Volvo Recalls 2003-2006 XC90

Manufacturer : Volvo cars of North America

Component: Steering, Tire Rod Assembly

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 108,766

Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles,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.

Consequence:
The driver may notice that the vehicle is difficult to maneuver increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy:
Dealers will replace the outer ball joint tie rods with improved outer ball joint tie rods free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during May 2006. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

Notes:
Volvo recall no. R157. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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POLARIS IS RECALLING 2,444 MY 2008 VICTORY VISION MOTORCYCLES.

Date: 9/17/2008

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Distribution: Nationwide

WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING SEVERAL MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD REFRIGERATORS.

Date: 7/16/2008

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Distribution: Nationwide

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