NHTSA Recall 87V044000
Filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Component: Suspension. Reported 1987-04-01. An estimated 859 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
INCORRECT GRADE 5 BOLTS MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO INSTALL THE FRONT SPRING FRONT PIN CAP, INSTEAD OF THE GRADE 8 REQUIRED.
Risk
BOLT COULD YIELD, STRIP OR BREAK WHICH COULD ALLOW THESPRING TO BECOME DETACHED FROM ITS ANCHOR BRACKET AND AFFECT VEHICLE STABILITY.
What the manufacturer will do
INSTALL CORRECT GRADE 8 BOLTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS 26,000 GVWR AND GREATER.
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