Vehicle recall 81V074000 · June 16, 1981

1979-1980 Volvo F Series

The bolts for the clamp on the drag link may not have been tightened to specifications on the involved vehicles.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The bolts for the clamp on the drag link may not have been tightened to specifications on the involved vehicles. The looseness can result in wear on the threaded connection between the ball joint and the drag link.
Remedy: All involved vehicles will have the clamps bolts and nuts replaced and tightened to specifications. If excessive wear is observed on the threaded connection, the entire drag link assembly will be replaced at no charge to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: trucks.system: steering; linkages, drag link clamp bolts.consequences of defect: this can have an adverse affect on steering and, inextreme cases, steering control could be lost and an accident could result.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 81V074000
Reported to NHTSA: June 16, 1981
Filed by: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
Owner notification: September 15, 1981
Vehicles potentially affected: 869
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection

Recall 81V074000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Volvo F Series (1979-1980): 1980, 1979

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