NHTSA Recall 77V224000
Filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 1977-12-15. An estimated 27 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE SERVICE AND SUPPLY LINES MAY HAVE BEEN SWITCHED ON THE REAR AXLE ANTI-SKID CONTROL VALVE DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. THIS FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE PNEUMATIC TIMING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS".
What the manufacturer will do
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND WILL CONNECT THE SERVICE AND SUPPLY LINES CORRECTLY.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCK-TRACTORS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR AXLE ANTI-SKID CONTROL VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION WOULD DEGRADE BRAKING PERFORMANCE ANDCOULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.