NHTSA Recall 91V033000
Filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Component: Parking Brake. Reported 1991-02-20. An estimated 31 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
IMPROPER PARK BRAKE CONTROL VALVES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED; THE SUSPECT VEHICLE HAVE DISK BRAKES WITH PARK BRAKE VALVE DESIGNED FOR DRUM BRAKES.
Risk
TRUCKS LEFT WITH PARK BRAKES ENGAGED COULD BEGIN TO ROLLAFTER THE DISK BRAKES COOLED, AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUTWARNING.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE CONTROL VALVE WITH THE CORRECT DISK BRAKE VALVE.
Notes
SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE CONTROL VALVES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.
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