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Safety recall · 87V138000

Suspension: torque arm Autocar, White Truck recall

VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP reported this recall to NHTSA on September 4, 1987. It covers about 45 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
87V138000
Reported
Sep 4, 1987
Vehicles
45
Area
Suspension

The problem

The tandem suspension curved torque rods may fail at a point where the two piece center tube is welded together.

The risk

A broken torque rod would affect the handling and thestability of the vehicle.

The fix

Inspect and make necessary repairs to preclude rod separation at the weld point.

Contacts

System: suspensionvehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

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 Autocar, White Truck dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 87V138000.
  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 Autocar Autocar05F
1986 Autocar Autocar14F
1987 White Truck White Truck06F

Questions

Is the 87V138000 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 87V138000?

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 87V138000 announced?

VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP reported it to NHTSA on September 4, 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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