Auto Recalls for Consumers

2001 VOLVO VHD Recall - Campaign #01V189006

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2001 VOLVO VHD RECALL - #01V189006

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : CONTROLS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH A STEERABLE AUXILIARY AXLE AND EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN MERITOR-WABCO BRAKE SYSTEM TWO AND FOUR PORT RELAY VALVES. THE VALVE MAY STICK OPEN WHEN A HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATION IS RELEASED.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Advertisements
Send Email
Send to a friend

Hide Form

Vehicle 2001 VOLVO VHD
Manufacturer FORETRAVEL, INC.
Manufactured between 10/16/2000 - 3/14/2001
Recalled on 10/17/2001
Influenced by FORETRAVEL, INC.
Owners Notified on 8/31/2001
# Affected 30
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH A STEERABLE AUXILIARY AXLE AND EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN MERITOR-WABCO BRAKE SYSTEM TWO AND FOUR PORT RELAY VALVES. THE VALVE MAY STICK OPEN WHEN A HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATION IS RELEASED.
Consequences WHEN THE VALVE STICKS OPEN, IT CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF AIR FROM EITHER THE SERVICE OR THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DRIVER MAY LOSE BRAKING ABILITY UNDER A SERVICE APPLICATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE VALVES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 31, 2001. 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 TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586 OR MERITOR WABCO AT 800-535-5560.
Notes ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2001 VOLVO VHD Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

2001 VOLVO VHD Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

2001 VOLVO VHD Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY

2001 VOLVO VHD Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE

2001 VOLVO VHD Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

2001 VOLVO VHD Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE

2001 VOLVO VHD Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

2001 VOLVO VHD Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR

2001 VOLVO VHD Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
Home  •  Car Recalls  •  Tires  •  Motorcycles  •  RVs  •  Commercial Vehicles  •  Car Seats  •  Complaints  •  Sitemap  •  Privacy Policy

Edmunds  •  Kelley Blue Book  •  SaferCar.gov  •  Consumer Recalls  •  Government Recalls
Follow arfc_recalls on TwitterRSS Feeds