Multiple axle: torque armRecall 87V-138 · Autocar and White Truck vehicles
VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP recall 87V-138 covers 45 Autocar and White Truck vehicles for a multiple axle: torque arm problem, reported to NHTSA on September 4, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V138000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE TANDEM SUSPENSION CURVED TORQUE RODS MAY FAIL AT A POINT WHERE THE TWO PIECE CENTER TUBE IS WELDED TOGETHER.
The risk
A BROKEN TORQUE ROD WOULD AFFECT THE HANDLING AND THESTABILITY OF THE VEHICLE.
The fix
INSPECT AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO PRECLUDE ROD SEPARATION AT THE WELD POINT.
SYSTEM: SUSPENSIONVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
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 October 1, 1984 to July 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.