| Make : AUTOCAR | Model : AUTOCAR | Year : 1984 |
| Build Dates : 19830201 - 19840501 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V103000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19850814 | Date Added to Database: 19850820 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 4839 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE QUICK RELEASE AIR VALVE MAY CONTAIN A VALVE DISC THAT BALLOONS WHEN THE PARKING BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND PREVENT THE PARKING BRAKES FROM SETTING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ALTHOUGH THE PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED, THE PARKING BRAKES MAY NOT BE SET. THIS COULD ALLOW AN UNATTENDED VEHICLE TO ROLL AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE VALVE DISC IN THE QUICK RELEASE AIR VALVE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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