NHTSA recall 87V081000
Suspension › Front › King pin
Volvo F7 Series and 4 more
Reported Jun 1, 19872,132 vehicles affectedVOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPBuilt Oct 1, 1985 – Mar 1, 1987
The defect
The tapered king pin may have been broken shortly after assembly into the axle.
The risk
King pin could work loose, causing erratic steeringwhich could result in loss of control and a crash.
The remedy
Repair to correct broken king pin condition.