Make : VOLVO | Model : WXLM | Year : 1989 |
Build Dates : 19890501 - 19901201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V033000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19910219 | Date Received by ODI: 19910220 | Date Added to Database: 19910228 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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Component: PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 31 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
IMPROPER PARK BRAKE CONTROL VALVES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED; THE SUSPECT VEHICLE HAVE DISK BRAKES WITH PARK BRAKE VALVE DESIGNED FOR DRUM BRAKES. |
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Consequence:
TRUCKS LEFT WITH PARK BRAKES ENGAGED COULD BEGIN TO ROLLAFTER THE DISK BRAKES COOLED, AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUTWARNING. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE CONTROL VALVE WITH THE CORRECT DISK BRAKE VALVE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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