OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

81V030000

Latches/locks/linkages

Reported Mar 11, 1981 · VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.

Summary

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ENDSTOP FOR THE SECONDARY CAB LOCK HOOK MAY EXPERIENCE ABNORMAL WEAR. THIS CAN PREVENT THE HOOK AND LATCHING BRACKET FROM ENGAGING WHEN THE CAB IS POWERED.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A GUIDE FOR THE SECONDARY CAB LOCK HOOK, AND REPLACE EXISTING HOOK WITH A MODIFIED VERSION FREE OF CHARGE.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, CAB OVER ENGINE MODELS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; CAB LOCK HOOK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF HOOK AND LATCHING BRACKET DO NOT ENGAGE, THE CABCOULD TILT WITHOUT WARNING. LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULDOCCUR.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1981 Volvo F613 1981 Volvo 614 1981 Volvo F611 1980 Volvo 614 1980 Volvo F613 1980 Volvo F611 1979 Volvo F611 1979 Volvo F613 1979 Volvo 614 1978 Volvo F611 1978 Volvo 614 1978 Volvo F613 1977 Volvo F613 1977 Volvo 614 1977 Volvo F611

This is model-level recall history. It does not confirm whether a particular VIN is affected or has received the repair. Check with NHTSA ↗