1994 VOLVO WAH RECALL - #95V218000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : CONTROLS
UNDERCOATING APPLIED TO THE INSIDE OF THE CAB SHELL SQUEEZED OUT DURING ASSEMBLY ONTO THE BRAKE PEDAL PLUNGER.
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| Vehicle |
1994 VOLVO WAH |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1994 - 10/1/1995 |
| Recalled on |
11/16/1995 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP |
| Owners Notified on |
1/17/1995 |
| # Affected |
2,456 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS |
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| Description |
UNDERCOATING APPLIED TO THE INSIDE OF THE CAB SHELL SQUEEZED OUT DURING ASSEMBLY ONTO THE BRAKE PEDAL PLUNGER. |
| Consequences |
UNDERCOATING ON THE PLUNGER MAY CAUSE THE PLUNGER TO STICK RESULTING IN INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT AND/OR SLOW RELEASE OF THE BRAKES INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE UNDERCOATING FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL PLUNGER ASSEMBLY, LUBRICATE AND REINSTALL THE BRAKE PEDAL PLUNGER ASSEMBLY. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: BRAKES; AIR; PEDALS; LINKAGES AND VALVES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK AT 1-800-528-6586. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1994 VOLVO WAH Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION, LINES AND FITTINGS
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