Auto Recalls for Consumers

1998 VOLVO VN Recall - Campaign #00V002002

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 VOLVO VN RECALL - #00V002002

RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HALDEX MANIFOLD DASH VALVES (MDV) USED IN TRACTOR AND TRAILER PARKING BRAKES. THESE VALVES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." A LOSS OF THE ISOLATION OF THE TWO BRAKE SYSTEM CIRCUITS CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES WHEN THERE IS ANOTHER FAILURE OF ONE OF THE TWO BRAKE CIRCUITS.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 1998 VOLVO VN
Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Manufactured between 6/4/1997 - 2/28/1998
Recalled on 2/28/2000
Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Owners Notified on 3/28/2000
# Affected 13,516
Recalled for PARKING BRAKE
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HALDEX MANIFOLD DASH VALVES (MDV) USED IN TRACTOR AND TRAILER PARKING BRAKES. THESE VALVES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." A LOSS OF THE ISOLATION OF THE TWO BRAKE SYSTEM CIRCUITS CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES WHEN THERE IS ANOTHER FAILURE OF ONE OF THE TWO BRAKE CIRCUITS.
Consequences THE LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES CAN OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT VALVES.
Notes VOLVO TRUCK RECALL NO. RVXX0002.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 28, 2000. 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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1998 VOLVO VN Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1998 VOLVO VN Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, SWITCH

1998 VOLVO VN Recall for WHEELS, RIM

1998 VOLVO VN Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES

1998 VOLVO VN Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

1998 VOLVO VN Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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