1998 VOLVO WG RECALL - #98V255000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : SPRINGS : AIR SUSPENSION : LINES AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL VALVE SUPPLY LINE WAS NOT PLUMBED THROUGH AN AIR PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE. IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE, THERE WOULD BE LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE 'B' SYSTEM AIR RESERVOIR THAT SUPPLIES AIR PRESSURE FOR THE FRONT STEER AXLE BRAKES.
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| Vehicle |
1998 VOLVO WG |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1986 - 7/13/1998 |
| Recalled on |
10/15/1998 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC |
| Owners Notified on |
11/27/1998 |
| # Affected |
95,013 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL VALVE SUPPLY LINE WAS NOT PLUMBED THROUGH AN AIR PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE. IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE, THERE WOULD BE LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE 'B' SYSTEM AIR RESERVOIR THAT SUPPLIES AIR PRESSURE FOR THE FRONT STEER AXLE BRAKES. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NECESSARY AIR PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 1998. 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 TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 VOLVO WG Recall for WHEELS, RIM
1998 VOLVO WG Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
1998 VOLVO WG Recall for PARKING BRAKE
1998 VOLVO WG Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
1998 VOLVO WG Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS, SWITCH
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