Volvo Recall 87V081000: Suspension, Front, King Pin

NHTSA recall 87V081000 · announced June 1, 1987 · filed by Volvo Gm Heavy Truck Corp · 2,132 units affected

The problem

THE TAPERED KING PIN MAY HAVE BEEN BROKEN SHORTLY AFTER ASSEMBLY INTO THE AXLE.

The risk

KING PIN COULD WORK LOOSE, CAUSING ERRATIC STEERINGWHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.

What to do

REPAIR TO CORRECT BROKEN KING PIN CONDITION.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: KING PIN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH GVWR OF 24,500.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1985 Volvo F7 Series
• 1986 Volvo F7 Series
• 1987 Volvo F7 Series
• 1985 Volvo Fe6
• 1986 Volvo Fe6
• 1987 Volvo Fe6
• 1985 Volvo Fe7
• 1986 Volvo Fe7
• 1987 Volvo Fe7
• 1985 Volvo N10
• 1986 Volvo N10
• 1987 Volvo N10
• 1985 Volvo N12
• 1986 Volvo N12
• 1987 Volvo N12

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