Recall 87V138000 — SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM Defect in 1985-1987 AUTOCAR AUTOCAR
RECALL This recall affects up to 45 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 87V138000 |
| Manufacturer | VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP |
| Vehicles Affected | 45 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE TANDEM SUSPENSION CURVED TORQUE RODS MAY FAIL AT A POINT WHERE THE TWO PIECE CENTER TUBE IS WELDED TOGETHER.
Safety Consequence
A BROKEN TORQUE ROD WOULD AFFECT THE HANDLING AND THESTABILITY OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
INSPECT AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO PRECLUDE ROD SEPARATION AT THE WELD POINT.
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