Vehicle recall 79V193000 · August 28, 1979
1974-1978 Volvo F86
The involved vehicles have torque reaction leaves which are separated on one side of the rear suspension.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The involved vehicles have torque reaction leaves which are separated on one side of the rear suspension. Under severe conditions this separated torque reaction leaf will overstress the reaction leaf on the other side of the rear suspension.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and replace left and right torque reaction leaves with modified design leaves at no cost to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks & truck tractors.system: suspension; torque reaction leaf.consequences of defect: if this condition exists, continued operation couldcause the remaining torque reaction leaf to deteriorate. This could lead todeflection of the rear axle, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control andan accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V193000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 28, 1979
- Filed by
- VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
- Owner notification
- January 8, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 805
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Leaf
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