NHTSA Recall 87V081000
Filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Component: Suspension. Reported 1987-06-01. An estimated 2,132 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE TAPERED KING PIN MAY HAVE BEEN BROKEN SHORTLY AFTER ASSEMBLY INTO THE AXLE.
Risk
KING PIN COULD WORK LOOSE, CAUSING ERRATIC STEERINGWHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
REPAIR TO CORRECT BROKEN KING PIN CONDITION.
Notes
SYSTEM: KING PIN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH GVWR OF 24,500.
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