Recall 78V209000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE Defect in 1977-1978 VOLVO F86
RECALL This recall affects up to 290 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 78V209000 |
| Manufacturer | VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 290 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE SERVICE BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE WITHIN 0.55 SECONDS, AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS".
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL A QUICK RELEASE VALVE IN THE TRAILER SERVICE BRAKE LINE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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