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1985 Volvo N12 Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    TRUCKS WERE BUILT WITH HEADLAMPS WIRING HARNESSES WHICH MAY HAVE THE "UPPER BEAM"/"LOWER BEAM" WIRES REVERSED. THIS CAUSES THE TRUCKS NOT TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 108. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LAMPS WOULD USE THE UPPER BEAM FILAMENT WHEN OPERATED IN THE LOWER BEAM MODE. THIS MAY CAUSE VISUAL PROBLEMS TO THE ONCOMING DRIVER AND MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.

    Possible Effects

    Action

    REPAIR HEADLAMP WIRING TO ASSURE COMFORMANCE WITH FMVSS 108.

    Notes

    SYSTEM: HEADLAMPS/FMVSS 108.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS 26,000 LBS. GVWR AND GREATER.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1984-03-01 - 1986-03-01

    Vehicles Affected

    1206

  2. Recall Description

    THE TAPERED KING PIN MAY HAVE BEEN BROKEN SHORTLY AFTER ASSEMBLY INTO THE AXLE.

    Possible Effects

    KING PIN COULD WORK LOOSE, CAUSING ERRATIC STEERINGWHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.

    Action

    REPAIR TO CORRECT BROKEN KING PIN CONDITION.

    Notes

    SYSTEM: KING PIN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH GVWR OF 24,500.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1985-10-01 - 1987-03-01

    Vehicles Affected

    2132

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