Autocar, White Truck 1985–1987 Suspension recall
Recalled September 4, 1987 · NHTSA recall 87V138000 · Autocar
Hazard
A BROKEN TORQUE ROD WOULD AFFECT THE HANDLING AND THESTABILITY OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
INSPECT AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO PRECLUDE ROD SEPARATION AT THE WELD POINT.
Units
45 units
Description
THE TANDEM SUSPENSION CURVED TORQUE RODS MAY FAIL AT A POINT WHERE THE TWO PIECE CENTER TUBE IS WELDED TOGETHER.
What to do
INSPECT AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO PRECLUDE ROD SEPARATION AT THE WELD POINT.
Product
Autocar AUTOCAR · Autocar WHITE TRUCK
Manufacturer(s)
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION · Volvo Trucks North America
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →