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Campaign 87V-081

Tapered king pin may have been broken shortly after assembly into the axle

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Defect summary

THE TAPERED KING PIN MAY HAVE BEEN BROKEN SHORTLY AFTER ASSEMBLY INTO THE AXLE.

Consequence

KING PIN COULD WORK LOOSE, CAUSING ERRATIC STEERINGWHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.

Remedy

REPAIR TO CORRECT BROKEN KING PIN CONDITION.

Notes

SYSTEM: KING PIN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH GVWR OF 24,500.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 87V081000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

5 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about suspension on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 87V-081
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
VolvoF7 Series1985 to 19870
VolvoFE61985 to 19870
VolvoFE71985 to 19870
VolvoN101985 to 19870
VolvoN121985 to 19870
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.