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Safety recall · 87V081000

Suspension: king pin Volvo recall

VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP reported this recall to NHTSA on June 1, 1987. It covers about 2,132 vehicles across 15 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
87V081000
Reported
Jun 1, 1987
Vehicles
2,132
Area
Suspension

The problem

The tapered king pin may have been broken shortly after assembly into the axle.

The risk

King pin could work loose, causing erratic steeringwhich could result in loss of control and a crash.

The fix

REPAIR TO CORRECT BROKEN KING PIN CONDITION.

Contacts

System: king pin.Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with gvwr of 24,500.

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 Volvo dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 87V081000.
  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 Volvo F7 Series02D
1986 Volvo F7 Series03F
1987 Volvo F7 Series01C
1985 Volvo FE602D
1986 Volvo FE602D
1987 Volvo FE602D
1985 Volvo FE702C
1986 Volvo FE702C
1987 Volvo FE702C
1985 Volvo N1002D
1986 Volvo N1002D
1987 Volvo N1001B
1985 Volvo N1202D
1986 Volvo N1202D
1987 Volvo N1201B

Questions

Is the 87V081000 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 87V081000?

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 87V081000 announced?

VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP reported it to NHTSA on June 1, 1987. 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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