Vehicle recall 87V081000 · June 1, 1987

Volvo F7 Series, FE6 and 3 more models

The tapered king pin may have been broken shortly after assembly into the axle.

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

Summary: The tapered king pin may have been broken shortly after assembly into the axle.
Consequence: King pin could work loose, causing erratic steeringwhich could result in loss of control and a crash.
Remedy: Repair to correct broken king pin condition.
Notes: System: king pin.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with GVWR of 24,500.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 87V081000
Reported to NHTSA: June 1, 1987
Filed by: VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
Owner notification: June 11, 1987
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,132
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Front › King pin

Recall 87V081000 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 F7 Series (1985-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985
Volvo FE6 (1985-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985
Volvo FE7 (1985-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985
Volvo N10 (1985-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985
Volvo N12 (1985-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985

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