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1985 Volvo F7 Series Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    THE TAPERED KING PIN MAY HAVE BEEN BROKEN SHORTLY AFTER ASSEMBLY INTO THE AXLE.

    Possible Effects

    KING PIN COULD WORK LOOSE, CAUSING ERRATIC STEERINGWHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.

    Action

    REPAIR TO CORRECT BROKEN KING PIN CONDITION.

    Notes

    SYSTEM: KING PIN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH GVWR OF 24,500.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1985-10-01 - 1987-03-01

    Vehicles Affected

    2132

  2. Recall Description

    THE BUMPER MOUNTED CAB ENTRY STEP MAY FAIL DUE TO IMPROPER WELDING OR TO NUTS WHICH ATTACH THE STEP PULLING THROUGH THE BUMPER LINING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CAB ENTRY STEP COULD COLLAPSE AND POSSIBLY INJURE THE USER.

    Possible Effects

    Action

    REPAIR WELDING AND/OR REPLACE CAGE NUTS, AS NECESSARY.

    Notes

    SYSTEM: CAB ENTRY STEP. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS 32,000 LBS. GVWR AND GREATER.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1982-09-01 - 1986-06-01

    Vehicles Affected

    2106

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