Vehicle recall 87V138000 · September 4, 1987
Autocar Autocar and White Truck White Truck
The tandem suspension curved torque rods may fail at a point where the two piece center tube is welded together.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The tandem suspension curved torque rods may fail at a point where the two piece center tube is welded together.
- Consequence
- A broken torque rod would affect the handling and thestability of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Inspect and make necessary repairs to preclude rod separation at the weld point.
- Notes
- System: suspensionvehicle description: heavy duty trucks.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 87V138000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 4, 1987
- Filed by
- VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
- Owner notification
- September 11, 1987
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 45
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Multiple axle › Torque arm
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Autocar Autocar (1985-1986): 1986, 1985
- White Truck White Truck (1987): 1987
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