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NHTSARecalled Oct 14, 1998 · #98V255000

VOLVO TRUCKS/AIR SUSPENSION

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL VALVE SUPPLY LINE WAS NOT PLUMBED THROUGH AN AIR PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE. IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE, THERE WOULD BE LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE 'B' SYSTEM AIR RESERVOIR THAT SUPPLIES AIR PRESSURE FOR THE FRONT STEER AXLE BRAKES. THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.

Product details

Product
VOLVO TRUCKS/AIR SUSPENSION
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NECESSARY AIR PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE.

View the official CPSC notice