| Make : VOLVO | Model : ACL | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 19861001 - 19980713 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V255000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 19981127 | Date Received by ODI: 19981014 | Date Added to Databse: 19981015 |
| Manufacturer's Involved: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 95013 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL VALVE SUPPLY LINE WAS NOT PLUMBED THROUGH AN AIR PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE. IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE, THERE WOULD BE LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE 'B' SYSTEM AIR RESERVOIR THAT SUPPLIES AIR PRESSURE FOR THE FRONT STEER AXLE BRAKES. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NECESSARY AIR PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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