NHTSA Recall 85V074000
NHTSA Campaign Id 85V074000; Date: Jun. 6, 1985
Recalled Vehicles:
1982 Autocar Autocar; 1983 Autocar Autocar; 1984 Autocar Autocar; 1985 Autocar Autocar
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:reservoir
Manufactured by: Volvo Gm Heavy Truck Corp
Affected Units:: 1,287
Recall Summary:
Trucks may not meet the air reservoir volume of 12 times the combined volume of all brake chambers at full stroke as required by fmvss 121. Consequence of defect: braking effectiveness could be reduced creating the potential for an accident.
How to Fix:
Air reservoir volume will be increased to meet requirements.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks 26,000 pounds gvwr and greater. System: air brakes reservoir/fmvss 121.
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