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Safety recall · 85V142000

Equipment: labels White Truck recall

VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP reported this recall to NHTSA on October 29, 1985. It covers about 14 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
85V142000
Reported
Oct 29, 1985
Vehicles
14
Area
Equipment & accessories

The problem

The compliance label installed incorrectly lists the gross vehicle weight rating. Consequence of defect: trucks do not comply with part 567 of the regulations.

The fix

Corrected compliance label will be sent to owners.

Contacts

System: compliance label/part 567. Vehicle description: heavy trucks 26,000lbs gvwr and greater.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized White Truck dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 85V142000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1985 White Truck White Truck06F

Questions

Is the 85V142000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 85V142000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 85V142000 announced?

VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP reported it to NHTSA on October 29, 1985. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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