VOLVO VOLVO TRUCK 1979: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V054000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VOLVO TRUCK | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1984-09-28 | 1984-05-02 | 1984-06-05 |
Production Dates: 1977-03-01 - 1983-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4408
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE BRAKE LINE BETWEEN THE PROPORTIONING VALVE AND THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE MAY FRACTURE.
THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE LINES, METALLIC.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF REAR BRAKES,RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SHOULD BE CHECKED DAILY UNTIL THE RECALL PROCEDURE ISPERFORMED.
