Leaf spring assembly: leafRecall 79V-193 · 1974–1978 Volvo F86
VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. recall 79V-193 covers 805 1974–1978 Volvo F86 for a leaf spring assembly: leaf problem, reported to NHTSA on August 28, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V193000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE TORQUE REACTION LEAVES WHICH ARE SEPARATED ON ONE SIDE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION. UNDER SEVERE CONDITIONS THIS SEPARATED TORQUE REACTION LEAF WILL OVERSTRESS THE REACTION LEAF ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE LEFT AND RIGHT TORQUE REACTION LEAVES WITH MODIFIED DESIGN LEAVES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS & TRUCK TRACTORS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; TORQUE REACTION LEAF.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, CONTINUED OPERATION COULDCAUSE THE REMAINING TORQUE REACTION LEAF TO DETERIORATE. THIS COULD LEAD TODEFLECTION OF THE REAR AXLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL ANDAN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.