1985 VOLVO N12 RECALL - #87V081000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : KING PIN
THE TAPERED KING PIN MAY HAVE BEEN BROKEN SHORTLY AFTER ASSEMBLY INTO THE AXLE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1985 VOLVO N12 |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1985 - 3/1/1987 |
| Recalled on |
6/9/1987 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP |
| Owners Notified on |
6/11/1987 |
| # Affected |
2,132 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:KING PIN |
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| Description |
THE TAPERED KING PIN MAY HAVE BEEN BROKEN SHORTLY AFTER ASSEMBLY INTO THE AXLE. |
| Consequences |
KING PIN COULD WORK LOOSE, CAUSING ERRATIC STEERINGWHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
REPAIR TO CORRECT BROKEN KING PIN CONDITION. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: KING PIN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH GVWR OF 24,500. |
| See also |
1985 VOLVO N12 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
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