Recalls for your 1986 Volvo N12

Recalls for 1986 Volvo N12

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1982 Volvo N1023 'T.W. Roffe & Sons' reg KWS 354X

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1982 Volvo N1023 'T.W. Roffe & Sons' reg KWS 354X

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DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS


Posted on: 1986-04-24
Description
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.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Repair headlamp wiring to assure comformance with fmvss 108.

Notes
System: headlamps/fmvss 108.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks 26,000 lbs.  Gvwr and greater.

DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:KING PIN


Posted on: 1987-06-09
Description
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.

Corrective Action
Repair to correct broken king pin condition.

Notes
System: king pin.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with gvwr of 24,500.