NHTSA Recall 81V125000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V125000; Date: Oct. 20, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Volvo F6 Series; 1982 Volvo F6 Series
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Volvo Of America Corp.
Affected Units:: 78
Recall Summary:
A brake tube may break due to resonant vibration generated by operation of the vehicle. If tube breakage occurs, both front wheel and trailer brakes would remain functional, but the stopping distance would be increased.
How to Fix:
A supporting clamp for the brake tube will be installed without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: truck tractors. System: service brakes; brake tube. Consequences of defect: this defect will result in a complete loss of rearwheel service braking capability. In an emergency situation, increased stoppingdistance could cause an accident. Note: an instrument panel light may alert driver to partial loss of brakes. Such vehicles should be serviced immediately.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 21, 1981
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