Make : WHITE GMC | Model : WG | Year : 1995 |
Build Dates : 19940801 - 19960201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V095000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19960423 | Date Received by ODI: 19960323 | Date Added to Database: 19960611 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 771 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE TRACTION SOLENOID EXHAUST CAN BE OBSTRUCTED DUE TO INADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND A BUILD-UP OF ROAD CONTAMINATION BETWEEN THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND THE SOLENOID HOUSING. THE OBSTRUCTED EXHAUST PREVENTS THE RELAY VALVE CONTROL AIR PRESSURE FROM VENTING AFTER A DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING TRACTION EVENT. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION WOULD KEEP THE REAR AXLE SERVICE BRAKES APPLIED WITHOUT ANY BRAKE PEDAL MOVEMENT BY THE DRIVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE SUSPECT VALVE AND INSTALL A NEW VALVE THAT HAS A MODIFIED SOLENOID HOUSING WHICH WILL ALLOW FOR SUFFICIENT DRAINAGE AND A NEW VALVE MOUNTING BRACKET WITH INCREASED HEIGHT TO REDUCE ENTRY OF CONTAMINATION. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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