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NHTSARecalled Dec 20, 2004 · #04V594000

AUTOCAR/AIR SUSPENSION HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE AIR SUSPENSION HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE MAY NOT BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY. IN THE EVENT OF A SUSPENSION AIR BAG FAILURE OR RUPTURE OF THE AIR LINE, THERE COULD BE A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE 'B' SYSTEM AIR RESERVOIR THAT SUPPLIES AIR PRESSURE FOR THE FRONT STEER AXLE BRAKES. THIS CONDITION WOULD INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE AND UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Product details

Product
AUTOCAR/AIR SUSPENSION HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL A PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN JANUARY 4 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-877-973-3486.

View the official CPSC notice