| Make : AUTOCAR | Model : AUTOCAR | Year : 1982 |
| Build Dates : 19810901 - 19850401 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V074000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19850606 | Date Added to Database: 19850618 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1287 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
TRUCKS MAY NOT MEET THE AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME OF 12 TIMES THE COMBINED VOLUME OF ALL BRAKE CHAMBERS AT FULL STROKE AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 121. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS COULD BE REDUCED CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME WILL BE INCREASED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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