1995 VOLVO WXLL RECALL - #96V157000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
THE REAR MOST AXLE OF THE TANDEM AXLE SET COULD HAVE INOPERABLE BRAKES ON ONE OR BOTH WHEELS BECAUSE THE BRAKE S-CAM WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.
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| Vehicle |
1995 VOLVO WXLL |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC |
| Manufactured between |
5/26/1995 - 8/11/1995 |
| Recalled on |
9/3/1996 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC |
| Owners Notified on |
9/4/1996 |
| # Affected |
149 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS |
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| Description |
THE REAR MOST AXLE OF THE TANDEM AXLE SET COULD HAVE INOPERABLE BRAKES ON ONE OR BOTH WHEELS BECAUSE THE BRAKE S-CAM WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE S-CAM ASSEMBLY IF FOUND REVERSED. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 1996. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO GM HEAVY DUTY TRUCK AT 1-800-528-6586.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1995 VOLVO WXLL Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION, LINES AND FITTINGS
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