3 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 - 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 #3 - STEERING:LINKAGES
Posted on: 1995-03-01
Description
The wrong ball socket assembly was used to attach the steering arms to both the steering drag link and the steering ram assist cylinder, resulting in a binding condition.
Consequence
This condition can cause the ball socket to fatigue, increasing the potential for loss of steering control and an accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the ball socket assembly on the affected vehicles.
Notes
System: steering; linkages.vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks.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 at 1-910-279-2000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.