| Make : WHITE GMC | Model : WCA | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 19880301 - 19901201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V081000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19910502 | Date Received by ODI: 19910426 | Date Added to Database: 19910531 |
| 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: 53 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE BENDIX MV-2 PARKING CONTROL VALVE INSTALLED IN VEHICLES WITHOUT A DESICCANT STYLE AIR DRYER MAY EXPERIENCE A SEAL FAILURE. THIS FAILURE MAY ALLOW THE VALVE TO MOVE FROM THE PARK POSITION TO THE RELEASE POSITION, ALLOWING THE PARKING BRAKES TO RELEASE. |
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Consequence:
RELEASE OF THE PARKING BRAKES WHILE THE VEHICLE ISUNATTENDED OR WITHOUT WARNING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REBUILD THE BENDIX MV-2 PARKING CONTROL VALVE. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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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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