Volvo Recall 84V055000: Structure

NHTSA recall 84V055000 · announced May 2, 1984 · filed by Volvo Gm Heavy Truck Corp · 4,765 units affected

The problem

THE TORSION BAR CLAMP MAY ALLOW THE TORSION BAR TO MOVE. INCREASED EFFORT WILL BE REQUIRED TO RAISE OR LOWER THE TILT CAB.

What to do

THE CLAMPS THAT ATTACH THE TWO REAR-MOST TORSION BARS TO THE CHASSIS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH TILT CABS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; TILT CAB TORSION BAR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE INCREASED EFFORT REQUIRED MAY RESULT IN PERSONALINJURY TO PERSONS SERVICING AFFECTED VEHICLE.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1977 Volvo Volvo Truck
• 1978 Volvo Volvo Truck
• 1979 Volvo Volvo Truck
• 1980 Volvo Volvo Truck
• 1981 Volvo Volvo Truck
• 1982 Volvo Volvo Truck
• 1983 Volvo Volvo Truck

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.