Defect Description For Recall
The Tapered King Pin May Have Been Broken Shortly After Assembly Into The Axle.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
F7 SERIES
Year
1987
Recall Campaign Number
87V081000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:King Pin
Effect Of Defect
King Pin Could Work Loose, Causing Erratic Steeringwhich Could Result In Loss Of Control And A Crash.
Fix Defect
Repair To Correct Broken King Pin Condition.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo GM Heavy Truck Corp
Start Of Manufacture
19851001
End Of Manufacture
19870301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2132
Date Owners Notified
19870611
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Date Report Received
19870601