Volvo 1985–1987 Suspension recall
Recalled June 1, 1987 · NHTSA recall 87V081000 · Volvo
Hazard
KING PIN COULD WORK LOOSE, CAUSING ERRATIC STEERINGWHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.
Remedy
REPAIR TO CORRECT BROKEN KING PIN CONDITION.
Units
2,132 units
Description
THE TAPERED KING PIN MAY HAVE BEEN BROKEN SHORTLY AFTER ASSEMBLY INTO THE AXLE.
What to do
REPAIR TO CORRECT BROKEN KING PIN CONDITION.
Product
Volvo F7 SERIES · Volvo FE6 · Volvo FE7 · Volvo N10 · Volvo N12
Manufacturer(s)
Volvo Trucks North America
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →