AUTOCAR WX 1999: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Make : AUTOCAR | Model : WX | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : 1995-11-14 - 1998-11-23 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V240000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 1999-10-13 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-08-30 | Date Added to Database: 1999-09-01 |
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX9905 | ||
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 166 | ||
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DUAL STEER CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE FRONT STEER AXLE BRAKES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." |
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Consequence:
A SLOW BRAKE RELEASE TIME CAN CAUSE PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR WHICH IF LEFT UNCHECKED COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE AND VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY VALVE IN THE FRONT STEERING AXLE BRAKE SYSTEM. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
Notes:
VOLVO TRUCK RECALL NO. RVXX9905.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 13, 1999. 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'. |