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Volvo F7 Series Recall 86V049: Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers

NHTSA campaign 86V049, reported March 28, 1986, 135 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 86V049VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Problem
THE SIX POSITION FUSE JUNCTION BLOCK MAY HAVE A BUS BAR INSTALLED ON THE SECONDARY SIDE OF THE FUSE BOX. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE CIRCUITS WILL NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED, AND IF ONE OF THE ATTACHED SECONDARY WIRES EXPERIENCES A SHORT CIRCUIT, IT WOULD CREATE A POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.
Risk
Remedy
REMOVE THE BUS BAR WHICH WAS INSTALLED IN ERROR.
Notes
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/FUSE BOX.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS 32,000 GVWR AND GREATER.

Affected vehicles

Volvo F7 Series1986