VOLVO F613 1978: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 81V030000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | F613 | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1981-08-11 | 1981-03-11 | 1981-04-08 |
Production Dates: 1979-03-01 - 1981-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2501
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A GUIDE FOR THE SECONDARY CAB LOCK HOOK, AND REPLACE EXISTING HOOK WITH A MODIFIED VERSION FREE OF CHARGE.
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.
