Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #78V254000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V254000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 426 affected units, BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:MASTER CYLINDER:OTHER, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The involved vehicles may have been assembled with an incorrectly manufactured brake master cylinder tilting valve. These defective tilting valves may develop internal leakage with many brake applications and cause hydraulic brake pressure loss in one or both vehicle brake circuits.

Corrective Action

Dealer will equip all affected vehicles with the correct tilting valves at no cost to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V254000

Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

Report Received Date: 1978-11-20T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:hydraulic:master cylinder:other

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 426

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The involved vehicles may have been assembled with an incorrectly manufactured brake master cylinder tilting valve. These defective tilting valves may develop internal leakage with many brake applications and cause hydraulic brake pressure loss in one or both vehicle brake circuits.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will equip all affected vehicles with the correct tilting valves at no cost to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-xfmv_ryys-i6rx

NHTSA ID: 78V254000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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