NHTSA Recall 77V206000
Filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 1977-11-21. An estimated 223 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE 0.550 SECOND BRAKE RELEASE TIMING REQUIREMENT.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW TRACTOR PROTECTION VALVE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCK-TRACTORS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR BRAKE, PROTECTION VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DELAY IN BRAKE RELEASE TIME COULD CONTRIBUTE TO ANACCIDENT IN CERTAIN TRAFFIC SITUATIONS.
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