Volvo F7 Series 1986

Model F7 Series made in 1986 by Volvo got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, structure and suspension.

Model 1986

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
86V049000VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPfrom 12/01/1985 to 02/01/1986V (Vehicle)13504/09/1986MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA03/28/198604/01/1986
Defect SummaryThe six position fuse junction block may have a bus bar installed on the secondary side of the fuse box. consequence of defect: the circuits will not be properly protected, and if one of the attached secondary wires experiences a short circuit, it would create a potential for a vehicle fire.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryRemove the bus bar which was installed in error.
NotesSystem: electrical/fuse box.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks 32,000 gvwr and greater.
STRUCTURE
86V089000VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPfrom 09/01/1982 to 06/01/1986V (Vehicle)210609/02/1986MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA07/11/198607/18/1986
Defect SummaryThe bumper mounted cab entry step may fail due to improper welding or to nuts which attach the step pulling through the bumper lining. consequence of defect: cab entry step could collapse and possibly injure the user.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryRepair welding and/or replace cage nuts, as necessary.
NotesSystem: cab entry step. vehicle description: heavy duty trucks 32,000 lbs. gvwr and greater.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - KING PIN
87V081000VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPfrom 10/01/1985 to 03/01/1987V (Vehicle)213206/11/1987MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA06/01/198706/09/1987
Defect SummaryThe tapered king pin may have been broken shortly after assembly into the axle.
Consequence SummaryKing pin could work loose, causing erratic steeringwhich could result in loss of control and a crash.
Corrective SummaryRepair to correct broken king pin condition.
NotesSystem: king pin.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with gvwr of 24,500.