Does the 1985 Volvo N10 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1985 Volvo N10 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Volvo dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1985 Volvo N10?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1985 Volvo N10 recalls

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

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1985 Volvo N10. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Volvo been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Volvo dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1985 Volvo N10 recalls, newest first

June 1, 1987NHTSA 87V0810002,132 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › King pin

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 1, 1986NHTSA 86V0500001,206 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights

Summary: Trucks were built with headlamps wiring harnesses which may have the "upper beam"/"lower beam" wires reversed. This causes the trucks not to be in compliance with FMVSS 108. Consequence of defect: lamps would use the upper beam filament when operated in the lower beam mode. This may cause visual problems to the oncoming driver and may lead to an accident.
Remedy: Repair headlamp wiring to assure comformance with FMVSS 108.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1985 Volvo N10 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Volvo N10 years

Other 1985 Volvo models

Questions

Does the 1985 Volvo N10 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1985 Volvo N10 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Volvo dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1985 Volvo N10?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.