Defect Description For Recall
The Service Brakes May Not Release Within 0.55 Seconds, As Required By Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, “Air Brake Systems”.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
F86
Year
1977
Recall Campaign Number
78V209000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Quick Release Valve
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Install A Quick Release Valve In The Trailer Service Brake Line, Without Charge To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo Of America Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19770401
End Of Manufacture
19780501
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
290
Date Owners Notified
19781018
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Date Report Received
19780927
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121