VOLVO WCM 1998: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS
| Make : VOLVO | Model : WCM | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 1986-10-01 - 1998-07-13 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V255000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1998-11-27 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-10-14 | Date Added to Database: 1998-10-15 |
| Manufacturers Involved: UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 95013 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL VALVE SUPPLY LINE WAS NOT PLUMBED THROUGH AN AIR PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE. IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE, THERE WOULD BE LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE 'B' SYSTEM AIR RESERVOIR THAT SUPPLIES AIR PRESSURE FOR THE FRONT STEER AXLE BRAKES. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NECESSARY AIR PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 1998. 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'. |
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