5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 1998-10-15
Description
Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. The air suspension control valve supply line was not plumbed through an air pressure protection valve. In the event of a failure, there would be loss of air pressure in the 'b' system air reservoir that supplies air pressure for the front steer axle brakes.
Consequence
This condition would result in increased stopping distances.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve.
Notes
Owner notification began during november 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1995-10-10
Description
During assembly, the tie rod end nuts were not properly torqued. Extremely low torque can allow movement between the ball stud and the tie rod arm causing damage.
Consequence
This condition can affect the driver's ability tosteer the vehicle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will check these axles for proper torque and retorque to rockwell's specifications.
Notes
System: steering; linkages; tie rod; end.vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with rockwell non-driving front axles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact volvo gm at 1-800-528-6586. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 1995-09-27
Description
Air system blockage in the air dryer occurs degrading the moisture removing capabilities of the dryer when the vehicle is operated in a cold environment and moisture accumulates and freezes in the air dryer or in the line between the dryer and the air system reservoir. The air dryer can become overpressurized causing the air dryer cartridge to separate from the mounting base.
Consequence
If the air dryer separates from the base, the cartridgecan separate sufficiently enough to cause personal injury or property damage.
Corrective Action
Dealers will equip air systems with a pressure relief valve to be located between the compressor and the air dryer. This pressure relief valve is intended to vent if excessive pressure develops in the air dryer.
Notes
System: brakes; air dryer.vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with rockwell wabco system saver 1000 air dryer.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact volvo gm heavy truck corporation at 1-910-279-2000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #4 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Posted on: 1996-02-13
Description
The rear suspension axle retention plate can break under normal use, affecting axle alignment.
Consequence
This condition could result in loss of rear axle stability affecting vehicle directional control and increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove and replace the axle retention clip plates on affected vehicles.
Notes
System: suspension; single axle; rear; air suspension. Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 vehicles. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact volvo gm heavy truck at 1-800-528-6586. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #5 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS
Posted on: 1995-11-16
Description
Undercoating applied to the inside of the cab shell squeezed out during assembly onto the brake pedal plunger.
Consequence
Undercoating on the plunger may cause the plunger to stick resulting in increased brake pedal effort and/or slow release of the brakes increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will clean the undercoating from the brake pedal plunger assembly, lubricate and reinstall the brake pedal plunger assembly.
Notes
System: brakes; air; pedals; linkages and valves.vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo gm heavy truck at 1-800-528-6586. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.