| Make : VOLVO | Model : F86 | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 19741101 - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V193000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19800108 | Date Received by ODI: 19790828 | Date Added to Database: 19791211 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 805 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE TORQUE REACTION LEAVES WHICH ARE SEPARATED ON ONE SIDE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION. UNDER SEVERE CONDITIONS THIS SEPARATED TORQUE REACTION LEAF WILL OVERSTRESS THE REACTION LEAF ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE LEFT AND RIGHT TORQUE REACTION LEAVES WITH MODIFIED DESIGN LEAVES AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
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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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