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NHTSARecalled Aug 14, 1985 · #85V103000

EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:AIR:VALVE:CONTROL

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE QUICK RELEASE AIR VALVE MAY CONTAIN A VALVE DISC THAT BALLOONS WHEN THE PARKING BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND PREVENT THE PARKING BRAKES FROM SETTING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ALTHOUGH THE PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED, THE PARKING BRAKES MAY NOT BE SET. THIS COULD ALLOW AN UNATTENDED VEHICLE TO ROLL AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Product details

Product
EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:AIR:VALVE:CONTROL
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

REPLACE THE VALVE DISC IN THE QUICK RELEASE AIR VALVE.

View the official CPSC notice