1986 VOLVO N10 Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 86V050000 on 04/23/1986
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:headlights
- Manufactured:
- 02/29/1984 - 02/28/1986
- Affected:
- 1,206
- Defect:
- Trucks were built with headlamps wiring harnesses which may have the "upper beam"/"lower beam" wires reversed. this causes the trucks not to be in compliance with fmvss 108. consequence of defect: lamps would use the upper beam filament when operated in the lower beam mode. this may cause visual problems to the oncoming driver and may lead to an accident.
- Correction:
- Repair headlamp wiring to assure comformance with fmvss 108.
- Notes:
- System: headlamps/fmvss 108.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks 26,000 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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