Vehicle recall 80V087000 · July 14, 1980
1979-1980 Volvo F716
On certain vehicles the steering gear box was installed using mounting bolts which are too long in relation to the available hole depth in the steering gear box.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain vehicles the steering gear box was installed using mounting bolts which are too long in relation to the available hole depth in the steering gear box.
- Remedy
- Dealer will replace the steering gear box mounting bolts with bolts of the correct length without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: steering assembly; steering gear box, mounting bolts.consequences of defect: continued vehicle operation in this condition couldresult in the steering gear box coming loose from its bracket, resulting ininaccurate steering. This could lead to loss of steering control, and anaccident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V087000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 14, 1980
- Filed by
- VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
- Owner notification
- November 21, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 382
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volvo F716 (1979-1980): 1980, 1979
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