IMPROPER PARK BRAKE CONTROL VALVES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED; THE SUSPECT VEHICLE HAVE DISK BRAKES WITH
— Recall Campaign #91V033000
IMPROPER PARK BRAKE CONTROL VALVES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED; THE SUSPECT VEHICLE HAVE DISK BRAKES WITH PARK BRAKE VALVE DESIGNED FOR DRUM BRAKES.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 31 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
91V033000
| Manufacturer: | Volvo Trucks North America |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 20, 1991 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 91V033000 |
| Units affected: | 31 |
- Description:
- IMPROPER PARK BRAKE CONTROL VALVES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED; THE SUSPECT VEHICLE HAVE DISK BRAKES WITH PARK BRAKE VALVE DESIGNED FOR DRUM BRAKES.
- Consequeces:
- TRUCKS LEFT WITH PARK BRAKES ENGAGED COULD BEGIN TO ROLLAFTER THE DISK BRAKES COOLED, AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUTWARNING.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE CONTROL VALVE WITH THE CORRECT DISK BRAKE VALVE.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE CONTROL VALVES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.