NHTSA Recall 91V081000
Filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Component: Parking Brake. Reported 1991-04-26. An estimated 53 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE BENDIX MV-2 PARKING CONTROL VALVE INSTALLED IN VEHICLES WITHOUT A DESICCANT STYLE AIR DRYER MAY EXPERIENCE A SEAL FAILURE. THIS FAILURE MAY ALLOW THE VALVE TO MOVE FROM THE PARK POSITION TO THE RELEASE POSITION, ALLOWING THE PARKING BRAKES TO RELEASE.
Risk
RELEASE OF THE PARKING BRAKES WHILE THE VEHICLE ISUNATTENDED OR WITHOUT WARNING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
REBUILD THE BENDIX MV-2 PARKING CONTROL VALVE.
Notes
SYSTEM: PARKING CONTROL VALVE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS 33,000 LBS. GVWR AND GREATER.
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