4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2000-02-02
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with fontaine fifth wheel assemblies, models sl5wms6125, sl5wms7125, sl5wms8125, sl5wms9125, sl5wms10125, sl5apm6125, sl5apm7125, slapm8125, sl5apm9125, sl5apm10125, sl5wms-d, sl5apm-d, and sl5bps-d. Improper installation of the fifth wheel assembly can cause cracking of the fifth wheel mounting plate.
Consequence
Under the trailer loading, the mounting plate could eventually fail due to fatigue.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the mounting plates that are cracked.
Notes
Volvo truck recall no. Rvxx0001.owner notification began march 8, 2000.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 or fontaine at 1-800-874-9780.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - 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 #3 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1997-09-22
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The steel braided tether of the safety belt buckle is deformed and can possibly be cracked. This happens as the seats are being moved on the sliding rail, at the same time they are often caught and pinched under the seat frames.
Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace seat belt buckles with the cable tether.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin by november 1, 1997.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed
DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:HAND CONTROL
Posted on: 1992-03-25
Description
The trailer hand brake control system may have the wrong valve installed which limits the air pressure to the trailer brakes below the required pressure.
Consequence
The wrong valve in the trailer hand brake control systemcan result in an increase in stopping distance and possible vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Install the correct hand brake control valve.
Notes
System: air brakes.vehicle description: class 7 and 8 heavy duty trucks.