Defect Description For Recall
The Involved Vehicles Do Not Conform To Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, “Air Brake Systems”, In Regard To DefeCTIve Brake Application And Improper Release Time. Also, The Anti-Lock Valves Were Manufactured With An Anti-Lock Piston Which, With Extended Use, May Stick. This Prevents Air From Being Delivered To The Air Brake Chambers Supplied By These Valves.
Make Of Vehicle
WHITE TRUCK
Model Of Vehicle
WESTERN STAR
Year
1979
Recall Campaign Number
79V177000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Either Rebuild The Valve Or Permanently Disable The Anti-Lock System Without Charge.
Vehicle Manufacturer
White Motor Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19781001
End Of Manufacture
19790301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
250
Date Owners Notified
19800103
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Date Report Received
19790725
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121