Autocar Recall 85V074000: Service Brakes, Air, Supply, Reservoir/tank
NHTSA recall 85V074000 · announced June 6, 1985 · filed by Volvo Gm Heavy Truck Corp · 1,287 units affected
The problem
TRUCKS MAY NOT MEET THE AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME OF 12 TIMES THE COMBINED VOLUME OF ALL BRAKE CHAMBERS AT FULL STROKE AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 121. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS COULD BE REDUCED CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME WILL BE INCREASED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS 26,000 POUNDS GVWR AND GREATER. SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES RESERVOIR/FMVSS 121.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.