WHITE TRUCK RB2S SERIES 1978: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 80V115000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WHITE TRUCK | RB2S SERIES | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1981-10-30 | 1980-09-09 | 1980-10-16 |
Production Dates: 1978-07-01 - 1979-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 100
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 12I, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THIS REQUIRES THE AIR TANK CAPACITY TO BE AT LEAST TWELVE TIMES AS LARGE AS THE BRAKE CHAMBER VOLUME, TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE RESERVES FOR SITUATIONS WHICH MAY REQUIRE REPEATED BRAKE APPLICATIONS.
DEALER WILL ADD AN AIR TANK TO THE INVOLVED VEHICLES AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR SUPPLY RESERVOIR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INSUFFICIENT AIR CAPACITY COULD RESULT IN AIR PRESSURERESERVES BEING DEPLETED. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE SPRING BRAKES TO LOCK, AND COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
