StructureRecall 84V-055 · 1977–1983 Volvo Volvo Truck

VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP recall 84V-055 covers 4,765 1977–1983 Volvo Volvo Truck for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on May 2, 1984.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected4,7651 model
ReportedMay 2, 1984Owners notified Sep 28, 1984
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 84V055000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE TORSION BAR CLAMP MAY ALLOW THE TORSION BAR TO MOVE. INCREASED EFFORT WILL BE REQUIRED TO RAISE OR LOWER THE TILT CAB.

What to do

The fix

THE CLAMPS THAT ATTACH THE TWO REAR-MOST TORSION BARS TO THE CHASSIS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH TILT CABS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; TILT CAB TORSION BAR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE INCREASED EFFORT REQUIRED MAY RESULT IN PERSONALINJURY TO PERSONS SERVICING AFFECTED VEHICLE.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from March 1, 1977 to December 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.