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Volvo FE6 Recall 87V081: Suspension:Front:King Pin

NHTSA campaign 87V081, reported June 1, 1987, 2,132 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 87V081VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:KING PIN
Problem
THE TAPERED KING PIN MAY HAVE BEEN BROKEN SHORTLY AFTER ASSEMBLY INTO THE AXLE.
Risk
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.

Affected vehicles

Volvo F7 Series198519861987
Volvo FE6198519861987
Volvo FE7198519861987
Volvo N10198519861987
Volvo N12198519861987