Auto Recalls for Consumers

1997 VOLVO WX Recall - Campaign #99V240000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1997 VOLVO WX RECALL - #99V240000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DUAL STEER CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE FRONT STEER AXLE BRAKES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."

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Vehicle 1997 VOLVO WX
Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Manufactured between 11/14/1995 - 11/23/1998
Recalled on 9/1/1999
Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Owners Notified on 10/13/1999
# Affected 166
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DUAL STEER CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE FRONT STEER AXLE BRAKES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Consequences A SLOW BRAKE RELEASE TIME CAN CAUSE PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR WHICH IF LEFT UNCHECKED COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE AND VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY VALVE IN THE FRONT STEERING AXLE BRAKE SYSTEM.
Notes VOLVO TRUCK RECALL NO. RVXX9905.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 13, 1999. 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 1997 VOLVO WX Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, WHEEL BEARING

1997 VOLVO WX Recall for WHEELS, RIM

1997 VOLVO WX Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION, LINES AND FITTINGS

1997 VOLVO WX Recall for PARKING BRAKE

1997 VOLVO WX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK

1997 VOLVO WX Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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