AUTOCAR WXLL 1995: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
| Make : AUTOCAR | Model : WXLL | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 1995-05-26 - 1995-08-11 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V157000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1996-09-04 | Date Received by ODI: 1996-08-27 | Date Added to Database: 1996-09-03 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 149 | ||
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Summary:
THE REAR MOST AXLE OF THE TANDEM AXLE SET COULD HAVE INOPERABLE BRAKES ON ONE OR BOTH WHEELS BECAUSE THE BRAKE S-CAM WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE S-CAM ASSEMBLY IF FOUND REVERSED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 1996. NOTE: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 GM HEAVY DUTY TRUCK AT 1-800-528-6586.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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