Vehicle recall 81V030000 · March 11, 1981
Volvo 614, F611 and 1 more model
On certain vehicles, the endstop for the secondary cab lock hook may experience abnormal wear.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- The dealer will install a guide for the secondary cab lock hook, and replace existing hook with a modified version free of charge.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 81V030000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 11, 1981
- Filed by
- VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
- Owner notification
- August 11, 1981
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,501
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages
Vehicles covered
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