Front: king pinRecall 87V-081 · Volvo vehicles
VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP recall 87V-081 covers 2,132 Volvo vehicles for a front: king pin problem, reported to NHTSA on June 1, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V081000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
THE TAPERED KING PIN MAY HAVE BEEN BROKEN SHORTLY AFTER ASSEMBLY INTO THE AXLE.
The risk
KING PIN COULD WORK LOOSE, CAUSING ERRATIC STEERINGWHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.
What to do
The fix
REPAIR TO CORRECT BROKEN KING PIN CONDITION.
SYSTEM: KING PIN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH GVWR OF 24,500.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.