1985 Volvo N10 Recalls

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June 9th, 1987
Recalled Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:KING PIN
Recall Date
June 9th, 1987
Units Effected
2,132
NHTSA Campaign Number: 87V081000
Manufacturer: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 1985
Manufactured End Date: March 1st, 1987
Date of Owner Notification: June 11th, 1987

Defect Summary:
THE TAPERED KING PIN MAY HAVE BEEN BROKEN SHORTLY AFTER ASSEMBLY INTO THE AXLE.

Consequence Summary:
KING PIN COULD WORK LOOSE, CAUSING ERRATIC STEERINGWHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
REPAIR TO CORRECT BROKEN KING PIN CONDITION.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: KING PIN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH GVWR OF 24,500.

April 24th, 1986
Recalled Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Recall Date
April 24th, 1986
Units Effected
1,206
NHTSA Campaign Number: 86V050000
Manufacturer: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufactured Begin Date: March 1st, 1984
Manufactured End Date: March 1st, 1986
Date of Owner Notification: April 9th, 1986

Defect Summary:
TRUCKS WERE BUILT WITH HEADLAMPS WIRING HARNESSES WHICH MAY HAVE THE "UPPER BEAM"/"LOWER BEAM" WIRES REVERSED. THIS CAUSES THE TRUCKS NOT TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 108. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LAMPS WOULD USE THE UPPER BEAM FILAMENT WHEN OPERATED IN THE LOWER BEAM MODE. THIS MAY CAUSE VISUAL PROBLEMS TO THE ONCOMING DRIVER AND MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:
REPAIR HEADLAMP WIRING TO ASSURE COMFORMANCE WITH FMVSS 108.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: HEADLAMPS/FMVSS 108.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS 26,000 LBS. GVWR AND GREATER.

Recall Comments

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