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1997 WHITE GMC ACL Recall - Campaign #98V255000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1997 WHITE GMC ACL RECALL - #98V255000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : SPRINGS : AIR SUSPENSION : LINES AND FITTINGS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL VALVE SUPPLY LINE WAS NOT PLUMBED THROUGH AN AIR PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE. IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE, THERE WOULD BE LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE 'B' SYSTEM AIR RESERVOIR THAT SUPPLIES AIR PRESSURE FOR THE FRONT STEER AXLE BRAKES.

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Vehicle 1997 WHITE GMC ACL
Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Manufactured between 10/1/1986 - 7/13/1998
Recalled on 10/15/1998
Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Owners Notified on 11/27/1998
# Affected 95,013
Recalled for SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL VALVE SUPPLY LINE WAS NOT PLUMBED THROUGH AN AIR PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE. IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE, THERE WOULD BE LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE 'B' SYSTEM AIR RESERVOIR THAT SUPPLIES AIR PRESSURE FOR THE FRONT STEER AXLE BRAKES.
Consequences THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NECESSARY AIR PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 1998. 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).
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