Vehicle recall 86V089000 · July 11, 1986
1982-1986 Volvo F7 Series
The bumper mounted cab entry step may fail due to improper welding or to nuts which attach the step pulling through the bumper lining.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The bumper mounted cab entry step may fail due to improper welding or to nuts which attach the step pulling through the bumper lining. Consequence of defect: cab entry step could collapse and possibly injure the user.
- Remedy
- Repair welding and/or replace cage nuts, as necessary.
- Notes
- System: cab entry step. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks 32,000 lbs. GVWR and greater.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V089000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 11, 1986
- Filed by
- VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
- Owner notification
- September 2, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,106
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure
Vehicles covered
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