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Volvo F7 Series Recall 86V089: Structure

NHTSA campaign 86V089, reported July 11, 1986, 2,106 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 86V089VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
Component
STRUCTURE
Problem
THE BUMPER MOUNTED CAB ENTRY STEP MAY FAIL DUE TO IMPROPER WELDING OR TO NUTS WHICH ATTACH THE STEP PULLING THROUGH THE BUMPER LINING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CAB ENTRY STEP COULD COLLAPSE AND POSSIBLY INJURE THE USER.
Risk
Remedy
REPAIR WELDING AND/OR REPLACE CAGE NUTS, AS NECESSARY.
Notes
SYSTEM: CAB ENTRY STEP. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS 32,000 LBS. GVWR AND GREATER.

Affected vehicles

Volvo F7 Series19821983198419851986