Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #98V255000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V255000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 95,013 affected units, VOLVO TRUCKS/AIR SUSPENSION, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. the air suspension control valve supply line was not plumbed through an air pressure protection valve. in the event of a failure, there would be loss of air pressure in the 'b' system air reservoir that supplies air pressure for the front steer axle brakes.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V255000

Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

Report Received Date: 1998-10-14T00:00:00

Subject: Volvo trucks/air suspension

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 95,013

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. the air suspension control valve supply line was not plumbed through an air pressure protection valve. in the event of a failure, there would be loss of air pressure in the 'b' system air reservoir that supplies air pressure for the front steer axle brakes.

Consequence Summary: This condition would result in increased stopping distances.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-jxsw.pbmb~4mrg

NHTSA ID: 98V255000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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