THE PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT EXERT SUFFICIENT FORCE TO ENABLE THE VEHICLE TO CONFORM TO THE GRADE HOLDING
— Recall Campaign #91V197000
THE PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT EXERT SUFFICIENT FORCE TO ENABLE THE VEHICLE TO CONFORM TO THE GRADE HOLDING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 121.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 83 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
91V197000
| Manufacturer: | Volvo Trucks North America |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 12, 1991 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 91V197000 |
| Units affected: | 83 |
- Description:
- THE PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT EXERT SUFFICIENT FORCE TO ENABLE THE VEHICLE TO CONFORM TO THE GRADE HOLDING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 121.
- Consequeces:
- VEHICLES WITH INSUFFICIENT PARKING BRAKE FORCE CAN ROLLWITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WHEN PARKED ON A GRADE, THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEACCIDENT.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE CHAMBERS.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE; FMVSS 121.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS (CLASS 8).