WHITE TRUCK UNSPECIFIED 1987: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V044000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WHITE TRUCK | UNSPECIFIED | 1987 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-04-13 | 1987-04-01 | 1987-04-03 |
Production Dates: 1986-12-01 - 1987-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 859
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
