NHTSA recall 87V058000
Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger,bracket
Volvo Volvo Truck
Reported Apr 27, 198714 vehicles affectedVOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPBuilt Feb 1, 1987 – Apr 1, 1987
The defect
Interference between the brake slack adjuster and the axle hanger bracket on the forward drive axle may prevent full brake application on that axle.
The risk
This would result in increased truck stopping distance.
The remedy
Repair so as to eliminate interference problem.