1981 VOLVO F6 SERIES RECALL - #81V125000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
A BRAKE TUBE MAY BREAK DUE TO RESONANT VIBRATION GENERATED BY OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. IF TUBE BREAKAGE OCCURS, BOTH FRONT WHEEL AND TRAILER BRAKES WOULD REMAIN FUNCTIONAL, BUT THE STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD BE INCREASED.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1981 VOLVO F6 SERIES |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/1981 - 6/1/1981 |
| Recalled on |
10/27/1981 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/21/1981 |
| # Affected |
78 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
A BRAKE TUBE MAY BREAK DUE TO RESONANT VIBRATION GENERATED BY OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. IF TUBE BREAKAGE OCCURS, BOTH FRONT WHEEL AND TRAILER BRAKES WOULD REMAIN FUNCTIONAL, BUT THE STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD BE INCREASED. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
A SUPPORTING CLAMP FOR THE BRAKE TUBE WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK TRACTORS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE TUBE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DEFECT WILL RESULT IN A COMPLETE LOSS OF REARWHEEL SERVICE BRAKING CAPABILITY. IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCE COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: AN INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT MAY ALERT DRIVER TO PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKES.SUCH VEHICLES SHOULD BE SERVICED IMMEDIATELY. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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