Make : VOLVO | Model : VOLVO TRUCK | Year : 1987 |
Build Dates : 19870201 - 19870401 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V058000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19870504 | Date Received by ODI: 19870427 | Date Added to Database: 19870430 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 14 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTER AND THE AXLE HANGER BRACKET ON THE FORWARD DRIVE AXLE MAY PREVENT FULL BRAKE APPLICATION ON THAT AXLE. |
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Consequence:
THIS WOULD RESULT IN INCREASED TRUCK STOPPING DISTANCE. |
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Remedy:
REPAIR SO AS TO ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE PROBLEM. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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