VOLVO FE 1991: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:HAND CONTROL/VALVE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 92V038000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | FE | 1991 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1992-05-01 | 1992-04-01 | 1992-03-25 |
Production Dates: 1990-12-01 - 1992-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:HAND CONTROL/VALVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 146
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE TRAILER HAND BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM MAY HAVE THE WRONG VALVE INSTALLED WHICH LIMITS THE AIR PRESSURE TO THE TRAILER BRAKES BELOW THE REQUIRED PRESSURE.
THE WRONG VALVE IN THE TRAILER HAND BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMCAN RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
INSTALL THE CORRECT HAND BRAKE CONTROL VALVE.
SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 7 AND 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
