Latches/locks/linkages
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages
- Manufacturer
- VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
- Vehicles affected
- 2,501
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1981-03-11
- Owners notified
- 1981-08-11
Defect description
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ENDSTOP FOR THE SECONDARY CAB LOCK HOOK MAY EXPERIENCE ABNORMAL WEAR. THIS CAN PREVENT THE HOOK AND LATCHING BRACKET FROM ENGAGING WHEN THE CAB IS POWERED.
Manufacturer remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A GUIDE FOR THE SECONDARY CAB LOCK HOOK, AND REPLACE EXISTING HOOK WITH A MODIFIED VERSION FREE OF CHARGE.