Springs: coil springsRecall 87V-044 · 1987 White Truck White Truck
VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP recall 87V-044 covers 859 1987 White Truck White Truck for a springs: coil springs problem, reported to NHTSA on April 1, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V044000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
INCORRECT GRADE 5 BOLTS MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO INSTALL THE FRONT SPRING FRONT PIN CAP, INSTEAD OF THE GRADE 8 REQUIRED.
The risk
BOLT COULD YIELD, STRIP OR BREAK WHICH COULD ALLOW THESPRING TO BECOME DETACHED FROM ITS ANCHOR BRACKET AND AFFECT VEHICLE STABILITY.
The fix
INSTALL CORRECT GRADE 8 BOLTS.
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS 26,000 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, 1986 to January 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.