NHTSA Recall 78V209000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V209000; Date: Sep. 27, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Volvo F86; 1978 Volvo F86
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:quick Release Valve
Manufactured by: Volvo Of America Corp.
Affected Units:: 290
Recall Summary:
The service brakes may not release within 0. 55 seconds, as required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems".
How to Fix:
Dealer will install a quick release valve in the trailer service brake line, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: truck tractors. System: service brakes; release time. Consequences of defect: braking functions that fail to respond as quickly asrequired create an unsafe condition that could contribute to a vehicleaccident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 18, 1978
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