Make : VOLVO | Model : FE | Year : 1992 |
Build Dates : 19901201 - 19920201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 92V038000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19920501 | Date Received by ODI: 19920401 | Date Added to Database: 19920325 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:HAND CONTROL | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 146 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THE WRONG VALVE IN THE TRAILER HAND BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMCAN RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL THE CORRECT HAND BRAKE CONTROL VALVE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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