| Make : WHITE TRUCK | Model : WHITE TRUCK | Year : 1987 |
| Build Dates : 19841001 - 19870701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V138000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19870911 | Date Received by ODI: 19870904 | Date Added to Database: 19870909 |
| 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:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 45 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE TANDEM SUSPENSION CURVED TORQUE RODS MAY FAIL AT A POINT WHERE THE TWO PIECE CENTER TUBE IS WELDED TOGETHER. |
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Consequence:
A BROKEN TORQUE ROD WOULD AFFECT THE HANDLING AND THESTABILITY OF THE VEHICLE. |
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Remedy:
INSPECT AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO PRECLUDE ROD SEPARATION AT THE WELD POINT. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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