NHTSA recall 87V138000
Suspension › Multiple axle › Torque arm
Autocar Autocar and 1 more
Reported Sep 4, 198745 vehicles affectedVOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPBuilt Oct 1, 1984 – Jul 1, 1987
The defect
The tandem suspension curved torque rods may fail at a point where the two piece center tube IS welded together.
The risk
A broken torque rod would affect the handling and thestability of the vehicle.
The remedy
Inspect and make necessary repairs to preclude rod separation at the weld point.