OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
87V044000
Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs
Reported Apr 1, 1987 · VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
Summary
INCORRECT GRADE 5 BOLTS MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO INSTALL THE FRONT SPRING FRONT PIN CAP, INSTEAD OF THE GRADE 8 REQUIRED.
Consequence
BOLT COULD YIELD, STRIP OR BREAK WHICH COULD ALLOW THESPRING TO BECOME DETACHED FROM ITS ANCHOR BRACKET AND AFFECT VEHICLE STABILITY.
Remedy
INSTALL CORRECT GRADE 8 BOLTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS 26,000 GVWR AND GREATER.
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