NHTSA Recall 77V044000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V044000; Date: Mar. 29, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1974 Volvo F86; 1975 Volvo F86; 1976 Volvo F86; 1977 Volvo F86
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Volvo Of America Corp.
Affected Units:: 405
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles have air brake hoses which fail to meet the adhesion requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses".
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace with improved brake hoses and will rotate the foot brake valve 120 degrees, free of charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks. System: service brakes; air brake hose. Consequences of defect: this condition could cause loss of brake system airpressure and loss of front or rear service brakes. Also, emergency springloaded rear parking brakes may automatically engage, bringing the vehicle to asudden stop. In either case, loss of vehicle control and an accident couldresult. Note: prior to vehicle repair, driver should check to ensure proper operationof the air brake pressure gauge and warning lights. Also, the hoses should beinspected for signs of cracking, blistering or separating. If so, the dealershould be notified immediately.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 19, 1977
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