Make : VOLVO | Model : FE6 | Year : 1985 |
Build Dates : 19851001 - 19870301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V081000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19870611 | Date Received by ODI: 19870601 | Date Added to Database: 19870609 |
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:KING PIN | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2132 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE TAPERED KING PIN MAY HAVE BEEN BROKEN SHORTLY AFTER ASSEMBLY INTO THE AXLE. |
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Consequence:
KING PIN COULD WORK LOOSE, CAUSING ERRATIC STEERINGWHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
REPAIR TO CORRECT BROKEN KING PIN CONDITION. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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