Autocar Autocar; White Truck White Truck (1985-1987): Suspension
Recall 87V138000 · Sep 4, 1987 · Volvo Gm Heavy Truck Corp
45
vehicles affected
45
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 87V138000
- Date
- Sep 4, 1987
- Maker
- Volvo Gm Heavy Truck Corp
- Units affected
- 45
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Multiple axle > Torque arm
- Model years
- 1985-1987
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
THE TANDEM SUSPENSION CURVED TORQUE RODS MAY FAIL AT A POINT WHERE THE TWO PIECE CENTER TUBE IS WELDED TOGETHER.
What can happen
A BROKEN TORQUE ROD WOULD AFFECT THE HANDLING AND THESTABILITY OF THE VEHICLE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
INSPECT AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO PRECLUDE ROD SEPARATION AT THE WELD POINT.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Autocar | Autocar | 1985-1986 |
| White Truck | White Truck | 1987 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 87V138000?
2 models: Autocar Autocar (1985-1986), White Truck White Truck (1987), about 45 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 87V138000?
INSPECT AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO PRECLUDE ROD SEPARATION AT THE WELD POINT.
What can happen?
A BROKEN TORQUE ROD WOULD AFFECT THE HANDLING AND THESTABILITY OF THE VEHICLE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.