NHTSA Campaign Id 84V055000; Date: May. 2, 1984
Recalled Vehicles: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
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: Volvo Gm Heavy Truck Corp
Affected Units:: 4,765
Recall Summary:The torsion bar clamp may allow the torsion bar to move. Increased effort will be required to raise or lower the tilt cab.
How to Fix:The clamps that attach the two rear-most torsion bars to the chassis will be replaced at no charge.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 28, 1984
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