NHTSA Recall 85V103000
NHTSA Campaign Id 85V103000; Date: Aug. 14, 1985
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Autocar Autocar; 1984 Autocar Autocar; 1983 White Truck White Truck; 1984 White Truck White Truck
Component: Parking Brake:driveline:air
Manufactured by: Volvo Gm Heavy Truck Corp
Affected Units:: 4,839
Recall Summary:
The quick release air valve may contain a valve disc that balloons when the parking brakes are applied and prevent the parking brakes from setting. Consequence of defect: although the parking brake is applied, the parking brakes may not be set. This could allow an unattended vehicle to roll and cause an accident.
How to Fix:
Replace the valve disc in the quick release air valve.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: white heavy duty trucks and autocar constructor series with 26,000 gvwr and greater. System: quick release air valve parking brake.
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