1994 VOLVO WG 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 WG |
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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 WG Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1994 VOLVO WG Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION, LINES AND FITTINGS
1994 VOLVO WG Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS, SWITCH
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