OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

87V081000

Suspension:front:king Pin

Reported Jun 1, 1987 · VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP

Summary

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

Consequence

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.

Notes

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

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1987 Volvo FE6 1987 Volvo FE7 1987 Volvo N12 1987 Volvo N10 1987 Volvo F7 Series 1986 Volvo N10 1986 Volvo N12 1986 Volvo FE6 1986 Volvo F7 Series 1986 Volvo FE7 1985 Volvo FE7 1985 Volvo FE6 1985 Volvo F7 Series 1985 Volvo N12 1985 Volvo N10

This is model-level recall history. It does not confirm whether a particular VIN is affected or has received the repair. Check with NHTSA ↗