1978 VOLVO F86 RECALL - #78V209000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : QUICK RELEASE VALVE
THE SERVICE BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE WITHIN 0.55 SECONDS, AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS".
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1978 VOLVO F86 |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1977 - 5/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/18/1978 |
| # Affected |
290 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE |
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| Description |
THE SERVICE BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE WITHIN 0.55 SECONDS, AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSTALL A QUICK RELEASE VALVE IN THE TRAILER SERVICE BRAKE LINE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK TRACTORS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; RELEASE TIME.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BRAKING FUNCTIONS THAT FAIL TO RESPOND AS QUICKLY ASREQUIRED CREATE AN UNSAFE CONDITION THAT COULD CONTRIBUTE TO A VEHICLEACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1978 VOLVO F86 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY, LEAF
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