Recall
Volvo Wx — 99V240000
NHTSA ID
99V240000
Make
Volvo
Model
Wx
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1999-08-30
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Units Affected
166
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
RVXX9905
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DUAL STEER CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE FRONT STEER AXLE BRAKES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Consequence
A SLOW BRAKE RELEASE TIME CAN CAUSE PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR WHICH IF LEFT UNCHECKED COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE AND VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY VALVE IN THE FRONT STEERING AXLE BRAKE SYSTEM.