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Safety Recalls of Volvo N12 Vehicles

There have been 2 safety recalls for the Volvo N12. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Volvo N12.

NHTSA Recall #: 87V081000; 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

Recall Summary: The tapered king pin may have been broken shortly after assembly into the axle. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 86V050000; Apr. 1, 1986

Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Volvo N10, 1985 Volvo N10, 1986 Volvo N10, 1984 Volvo N12, 1985 Volvo N12, 1986 Volvo N12

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Recall Summary: Trucks were built with headlamps wiring harnesses which may have the "upper beam"/"lower beam" wires reversed. This causes the trucks not to be in compliance with fmvss 108. Consequence of defect: lamps would use the upper beam filament when operated in the lower beam mode.... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Volvo N12 Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
Jun. 1, 1987	Suspension:front:king Pin	2,132
Apr. 1, 1986	Exterior Lighting:headlights	1,206

Table 2. Recall Statistics of Volvo N12 Model Years

Model	# Recalls
1987 Volvo N12	1
1986 Volvo N12	2
1985 Volvo N12	2
1984 Volvo N12	1