Defect Description For Recall
Certain Trucks Equipped With An Auxiliary Lift Axle Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, ‘Air Brake Systems.’ An Auxiliary Air Tank Required For The Auxiliary Lift Axle Was Not Installed.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
VHD84B
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
05V179000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air
Effect Of Defect
During Multiple Applications Of The Brake Pedal, The Stopping Distance May Increase Due To The Lack Of Additional Air Capacity, Which Could Result In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install The Air Tank Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On June 30, 2005. Owners May Contact Volvo Trucks At 1-800-528-6586.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20030324
End Of Manufacture
20040226
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
22
Date Owners Notified
20050630
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Date Report Received
20050428
Make Campaign Number
RVXX0501
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121