Latches/locks/linkagesRecall 81V-030 · Volvo vehicles
VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. recall 81V-030 covers 2,501 Volvo vehicles for a latches/locks/linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V030000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A GUIDE FOR THE SECONDARY CAB LOCK HOOK, AND REPLACE EXISTING HOOK WITH A MODIFIED VERSION FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, CAB OVER ENGINE MODELS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; CAB LOCK HOOK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF HOOK AND LATCHING BRACKET DO NOT ENGAGE, THE CABCOULD TILT WITHOUT WARNING. LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULDOCCUR.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.