1981 VOLVO F611 RECALL - #81V030000
RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ENDSTOP FOR THE SECONDARY CAB LOCK HOOK MAY EXPERIENCE ABNORMAL WEAR. THIS CAN PREVENT THE HOOK AND LATCHING BRACKET FROM ENGAGING WHEN THE CAB IS POWERED.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1981 VOLVO F611 |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1979 - 2/1/1981 |
| Recalled on |
4/8/1981 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/11/1981 |
| # Affected |
2,501 |
| Recalled for |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ENDSTOP FOR THE SECONDARY CAB LOCK HOOK MAY EXPERIENCE ABNORMAL WEAR. THIS CAN PREVENT THE HOOK AND LATCHING BRACKET FROM ENGAGING WHEN THE CAB IS POWERED. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A GUIDE FOR THE SECONDARY CAB LOCK HOOK, AND REPLACE EXISTING HOOK WITH A MODIFIED VERSION FREE OF CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, CAB OVER ENGINE MODELS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; CAB LOCK HOOK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF HOOK AND LATCHING BRACKET DO NOT ENGAGE, THE CABCOULD TILT WITHOUT WARNING. LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULDOCCUR. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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