Recall 87V081000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:KING PIN Defect in 1985-1987 VOLVO FE6
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,132 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 87V081000 |
| Manufacturer | VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,132 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:KING PIN |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE TAPERED KING PIN MAY HAVE BEEN BROKEN SHORTLY AFTER ASSEMBLY INTO THE AXLE.
Safety Consequence
KING PIN COULD WORK LOOSE, CAUSING ERRATIC STEERINGWHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.
Remedy
REPAIR TO CORRECT BROKEN KING PIN CONDITION.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 25V589000 | 2026 VOLVO V60CCMHEV | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1,357 | |
| 25V520000 | 2026 VOLVO VNL (4) | STEERING | 2,487 | |
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