1986 Volvo F7 Series Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1986 Volvo F7 Series has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,373 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SUSPENSION 87V081000 1987-06-01 2,132 affected
Defect

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.

STRUCTURE 86V089000 1986-07-11 2,106 affected
Defect

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…

Remedy

REPAIR WELDING AND/OR REPLACE CAGE NUTS, AS NECESSARY.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 86V049000 1986-03-28 135 affected
Defect

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…

Remedy

REMOVE THE BUS BAR WHICH WAS INSTALLED IN ERROR.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1986 Volvo F7 Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.