Recall 96V095000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Defect in 1994-1996 WHITE GMC FE
RECALL This recall affects up to 771 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 96V095000 |
| Manufacturer | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 771 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1994 VOLVO WX, 1994 WHITE GMC WG, 1994 VOLVO FE, 1994 VOLVO WCA, 1994 VOLVO WIA, 1994 VOLVO WG, 1994 VOLVO ACL, 1994 WHITE GMC WX, 1994 WHITE GMC WCA, 1994 WHITE GMC WIA, 1994 WHITE GMC FE, 1994 VOLVO WHR, 1994 WHITE GMC ACL, 1994 WHITE GMC WHR, 1995 VOLVO ACL, 1995 WHITE GMC FE, 1995 VOLVO FE, 1995 VOLVO WCA, 1995 VOLVO WX, 1995 WHITE GMC WCA, 1995 WHITE GMC WG, 1995 VOLVO WIA, 1995 VOLVO WG, 1995 WHITE GMC WHR, 1995 WHITE GMC WIA, 1995 WHITE GMC WX, 1995 VOLVO WHR, 1995 WHITE GMC ACL, 1996 WHITE GMC FE, 1996 VOLVO FE, 1996 WHITE GMC ACL, 1996 VOLVO WHR, 1996 VOLVO WCA, 1996 VOLVO WIA, 1996 VOLVO ACL, 1996 WHITE GMC WCA, 1996 WHITE GMC WX, 1996 WHITE GMC WG, 1996 WHITE GMC WHR, 1996 WHITE GMC WIA, 1996 VOLVO WG, 1996 VOLVO WX
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Defect Description
THE TRACTION SOLENOID EXHAUST CAN BE OBSTRUCTED DUE TO INADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND A BUILD-UP OF ROAD CONTAMINATION BETWEEN THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND THE SOLENOID HOUSING. THE OBSTRUCTED EXHAUST PREVENTS THE RELAY VALVE CONTROL AIR PRESSURE FROM VENTING AFTER A DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING TRACTION EVENT.
Safety Consequence
THIS CONDITION WOULD KEEP THE REAR AXLE SERVICE BRAKES APPLIED WITHOUT ANY BRAKE PEDAL MOVEMENT BY THE DRIVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE SUSPECT VALVE AND INSTALL A NEW VALVE THAT HAS A MODIFIED SOLENOID HOUSING WHICH WILL ALLOW FOR SUFFICIENT DRAINAGE AND A NEW VALVE MOUNTING BRACKET WITH INCREASED HEIGHT TO REDUCE ENTRY OF CONTAMINATION.
Related Recalls for WHITE GMC
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98V255000 | 1994 WHITE GMC WAH | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS | 95,013 | |
| 96V032000 | 1995 WHITE GMC WG | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | 6,034 | |
| 95V233000 | 1995 WHITE GMC WXR | SUSPENSION | 120 | |
| 95V119000 | 1995 WHITE GMC WG | STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | 175 | |
| 95V038000 | 1994 WHITE GMC WIM | STEERING:LINKAGES | 1,157 | |
| 95V218000 | 1995 WHITE GMC NE | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 2,456 | |
| 94V238000 | 1993 WHITE GMC ACL | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1,275 | |
| 94V038000 | 1994 WHITE GMC WG | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 3,768 | |
| 93V030000 | 1992 WHITE GMC FE | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 415 | |
| 93V031000 | 1989 WHITE GMC WHR64T | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 204 |