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Recall campaign · NHTSA 87V138000
Suspension: multiple axle: torque arm
VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1987-09-04.
Recall campaign NHTSA 87V138000
Suspension: multiple axle: torque arm
Component Suspension: multiple axle: torque arm
Manufacturer VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
Vehicles affected 45
Reported to NHTSA 1987-09-04
Owners notified 1987-09-11 Defect description THE TANDEM SUSPENSION CURVED TORQUE RODS MAY FAIL AT A POINT WHERE THE TWO PIECE CENTER TUBE IS WELDED TOGETHER.
Safety risk A BROKEN TORQUE ROD WOULD AFFECT THE HANDLING AND THESTABILITY OF THE VEHICLE.
Manufacturer remedy INSPECT AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO PRECLUDE ROD SEPARATION AT THE WELD POINT.
Notes SYSTEM: SUSPENSIONVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
Scope of coverage 3 model years across 2 models.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.