Make : VOLVO | Model : F613 | Year : 1978 |
Build Dates : 19770301 - 19780901 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V254000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19781127 | Date Received by ODI: 19781120 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 426 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TILTING VALVE. THESE DEFECTIVE TILTING VALVES MAY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE WITH MANY BRAKE APPLICATIONS AND CAUSE HYDRAULIC BRAKE PRESSURE LOSS IN ONE OR BOTH VEHICLE BRAKE CIRCUITS. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL EQUIP ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH THE CORRECT TILTING VALVES AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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