1976 VOLVO F86 RECALL - #77V044000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE AIR BRAKE HOSES WHICH FAIL TO MEET THE ADHESION REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES".
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1976 VOLVO F86 |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
8/19/1977 |
| # Affected |
405 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE AIR BRAKE HOSES WHICH FAIL TO MEET THE ADHESION REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES". |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL REPLACE WITH IMPROVED BRAKE HOSES AND WILL ROTATE THE FOOT BRAKE VALVE 120 DEGREES, FREE OF CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR BRAKE HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE SYSTEM AIRPRESSURE AND LOSS OF FRONT OR REAR SERVICE BRAKES. ALSO, EMERGENCY SPRINGLOADED REAR PARKING BRAKES MAY AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGE, BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO ASUDDEN STOP. IN EITHER CASE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULDRESULT.NOTE: PRIOR TO VEHICLE REPAIR, DRIVER SHOULD CHECK TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATIONOF THE AIR BRAKE PRESSURE GAUGE AND WARNING LIGHTS. ALSO, THE HOSES SHOULD BEINSPECTED FOR SIGNS OF CRACKING, BLISTERING OR SEPARATING. IF SO, THE DEALERSHOULD BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY. |
| See also |
1976 VOLVO F86 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY, LEAF
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