NHTSA Recall 87V081000
NHTSA Campaign Id 87V081000; Date: Jun. 1, 1987
King pin could work loose, causing erratic steeringwhich could result in loss of control and a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
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
Component: Suspension:front:king Pin
Manufactured by: Volvo Gm Heavy Truck Corp
Affected Units:: 2,132
Recall Summary:
The tapered king pin may have been broken shortly after assembly into the axle.
How to Fix:
Repair to correct broken king pin condition.
Recall Notes:
System: king pin. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with gvwr of 24,500.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 11, 1987
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