AUTOCAR WX 1997: PARKING BRAKE
| Make : AUTOCAR | Model : WX | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 1997-06-04 - 1998-02-28 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 00V002002 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2000-03-28 | Date Received by ODI: 2000-02-24 | Date Added to Database: 2000-02-28 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX0002 | ||
| Component: PARKING BRAKE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 13516 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HALDEX MANIFOLD DASH VALVES "MDV" USED IN TRACTOR AND TRAILER PARKING BRAKES. THESE VALVES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." A LOSS OF THE ISOLATION OF THE TWO BRAKE SYSTEM CIRCUITS CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES WHEN THERE IS ANOTHER FAILURE OF ONE OF THE TWO BRAKE CIRCUITS. |
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Consequence:
THE LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES CAN OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT VALVES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
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Notes:
VOLVO TRUCK RECALL NO. RVXX0002.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 28, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.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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