Newest first. Many cover only part of a model year, so check your VIN with NHTSA or Volvo before booking a repair.
NHTSA · listed for this model year
THE TAPERED KING PIN MAY HAVE BEEN BROKEN SHORTLY AFTER ASSEMBLY INTO THE AXLE.
KING PIN COULD WORK LOOSE, CAUSING ERRATIC STEERINGWHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.
REPAIR TO CORRECT BROKEN KING PIN CONDITION.
87V081000 · 2,132 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
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.
REPAIR WELDING AND/OR REPLACE CAGE NUTS, AS NECESSARY.
86V089000 · 2,106 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
THE SIX POSITION FUSE JUNCTION BLOCK MAY HAVE A BUS BAR INSTALLED ON THE SECONDARY SIDE OF THE FUSE BOX. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE CIRCUITS WILL NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED, AND IF ONE OF THE ATTACHED SECONDARY WIRES EXPERIENCES A SHORT CIRCUIT, IT WOULD CREATE A POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.
REMOVE THE BUS BAR WHICH WAS INSTALLED IN ERROR.
86V049000 · 135 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
1986 Volvo F7 Series recall questions
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1986 Volvo F7 Series model year. That counts campaigns naming this model year, not recalls on your vehicle: many cover only a VIN range or production window.
Enter your VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup or Volvo's own, or call a Volvo dealer with your VIN. Cardog uses your VIN only to find the model year; the recalls shown here are listed for that model year and are not matched to your VIN.
Not necessarily. Transport Canada campaigns cover vehicles sold in Canada. For a vehicle sold in the United States, go by the NHTSA listing and NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Safety recall repairs are normally done at no charge by an authorized Volvo dealer. The manufacturer's notice for each campaign sets out the remedy and any conditions, so confirm with the dealer when you book.
Once Volvo's lookup or a dealer confirms a recall applies, book the repair with an authorized Volvo dealer and bring your VIN. If the manufacturer's notice says not to drive the vehicle or to park it outside, follow that instruction. Parts can take time, so book early.
Follow the manufacturer's notice for that recall. Most allow normal driving until the repair; some tell owners to stop driving or to park outside until it is fixed. Cardog does not grade recalls by severity: the manufacturer's notice and your dealer are the source.
Manufacturers must notify owners they have on record. If you bought the vehicle used or have moved, update your details with Volvo so notices reach you, and check NHTSA's lookup from time to time.
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Recall listings for the latest model year vehicles.