Wiring: fuses and circuit breakersRecall 86V-049 · 1986 Volvo F7 Series
VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP recall 86V-049 covers 135 1986 Volvo F7 Series for a wiring: fuses and circuit breakers problem, reported to NHTSA on March 28, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V049000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE 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.
The fix
REMOVE THE BUS BAR WHICH WAS INSTALLED IN ERROR.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/FUSE BOX.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS 32,000 GVWR AND GREATER.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 1, 1985 to February 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.