Defect Description For Recall
Foot Controlled Brake Valve May MalfunCTIon By Allowing Air Pressure To Bypass Control Piston O Ring.
Make Of Vehicle
AUTOCAR
Model Of Vehicle
AUTOCAR
Year
1986
Recall Campaign Number
87V145000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Controls:Foot Control
Effect Of Defect
These Conditions Could Cause Overly Aggressive Truckbraking During Normal Brake Applications Creating The Potential For A Vehiclecrash.
Fix Defect
Repair So As To Prevent Brake Valve MalfunCTIon.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo GM Heavy Truck Corp
Start Of Manufacture
19830301
End Of Manufacture
19870501
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
33183
Date Owners Notified
19871218
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
White Motor Corporation
Date Report Received
19870915