Vehicle recall 84V055000 · May 2, 1984
1977-1983 Volvo Volvo Truck
The torsion bar clamp may allow the torsion bar to move.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The torsion bar clamp may allow the torsion bar to move. Increased effort will be required to raise or lower the tilt cab.
- Remedy
- The clamps that attach the two rear-most torsion bars to the chassis will be replaced at no charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks with tilt cabs.system: structure; tilt cab torsion bar.consequences of defect: the increased effort required may result in personalinjury to persons servicing affected vehicle.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V055000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 2, 1984
- Filed by
- VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
- Owner notification
- September 28, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,765
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure
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