VOLVO AUTOCAR 1983: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR
| Make : VOLVO | Model : AUTOCAR | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 1981-09-01 - 1985-04-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 85V074000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | Date Received by ODI: 1985-06-06 | Date Added to Database: 1985-06-18 |
| Manufacturers Involved: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1287 | ||
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Summary:
TRUCKS MAY NOT MEET THE AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME OF 12 TIMES THE COMBINED VOLUME OF ALL BRAKE CHAMBERS AT FULL STROKE AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 121. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS COULD BE REDUCED CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME WILL BE INCREASED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. |
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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:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS 26,000 POUNDS GVWR AND GREATER. SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES RESERVOIR/FMVSS 121. |
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