How many recalls does the 1986 Volvo N12 have?

The 1986 Volvo N12 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1986 Volvo N12 has an open recall?

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1986 Volvo N12 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1986 Volvo N12 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,338 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.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 86V050000 1986-04-01 1,206 affected

Defect

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…

Remedy

REPAIR HEADLAMP WIRING TO ASSURE COMFORMANCE WITH FMVSS 108.

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 N12 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.