1985 VOLVO F7 SERIES Recalls (2)

Campaign:
86V089000 on 07/17/1986
Component:
Structure
Manufactured:
08/31/1982 - 05/31/1986
Affected:
2,106
Defect:
The bumper mounted cab entry step may fail due to improper welding or to nuts which attach the step pulling through the bumper lining. consequence of defect: cab entry step could collapse and possibly injure the user.
Correction:
Repair welding and/or replace cage nuts, as necessary.
Notes:
System: cab entry step. vehicle description: heavy duty trucks 32,000 lbs. gvwr and greater.

Campaign:
87V081000 on 06/08/1987
Component:
Suspension:front:king pin
Manufactured:
09/30/1985 - 02/28/1987
Affected:
2,132
Defect:
The tapered king pin may have been broken shortly after assembly into the axle.
Consequence:
King pin could work loose, causing erratic steeringwhich could result in loss of control and a crash.
Correction:
Repair to correct broken king pin condition.
Notes:
System: king pin.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with gvwr of 24,500.

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