NHTSA recall 87V044000
Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs
White Truck White Truck
Reported Apr 1, 1987859 vehicles affectedVOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPBuilt Dec 1, 1986 – Jan 1, 1987
The defect
Incorrect grade 5 bolts may have been used to install the front spring front pin cap, instead of the grade 8 required.
The risk
Bolt could yield, strip or break which could allow thespring to become detached from its anchor bracket and affect vehicle stability.
The remedy
Install correct grade 8 bolts.