WHITE TRUCK RX2 1977: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V206000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WHITE TRUCK | RX2 | 1977 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1977-11-30 | 1977-11-21 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 223
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE 0.550 SECOND BRAKE RELEASE TIMING REQUIREMENT.
DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW TRACTOR PROTECTION VALVE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCK-TRACTORS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR BRAKE, PROTECTION VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DELAY IN BRAKE RELEASE TIME COULD CONTRIBUTE TO ANACCIDENT IN CERTAIN TRAFFIC SITUATIONS.
