Volvo and White Gmc Recall 95E003006: Service Brakes, Air, Supply, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
NHTSA recall 95E003006 · announced April 25, 1995 · White Gmc · 4,709 units affected
The problem
AIR SYSTEM BLOCKAGE IN THE AIR DRYER OCCURS DEGRADING THE MOISTURE REMOVING CAPABILITIES OF THE DRYER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN A COLD ENVIRONMENT AND MOISTURE ACCUMULATES AND FREEZES IN THE AIR DRYER OR IN THE LINE BETWEEN THE DRYER AND THE AIR SYSTEM RESERVOIR. THE AIR DRYER CAN BECOME OVERPRESSURIZED CAUSING THE AIR DRYER CARTRIDGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOUNTING BASE.
The risk
IF THE AIR DRYER SEPARATES FROM THE BASE, THE CARTRIDGECAN SEPARATE SUFFICIENTLY ENOUGH TO CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL EQUIP AIR SYSTEMS WITH A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE TO BE LOCATED BETWEEN THE COMPRESSOR AND THE AIR DRYER. THIS PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IS INTENDED TO VENT IF EXCESSIVE PRESSURE DEVELOPS IN THE AIR DRYER.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES; AIR DRYER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL WABCO SYSTEM SAVER "1000" AIR DRYER.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPORATION AT 1-910-279-2000.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 1993 Volvo Fe
- 1994 Volvo Fe
- 1995 Volvo Fe
- 1993 White Gmc Acl
- 1994 White Gmc Acl
- 1995 White Gmc Acl
- 1993 White Gmc Wah
- 1994 White Gmc Wah
- 1995 White Gmc Wah
- 1993 White Gmc Wca
- 1994 White Gmc Wca
- 1995 White Gmc Wca
- 1993 White Gmc Wcm
- 1994 White Gmc Wcm
- 1995 White Gmc Wcm
- 1993 White Gmc Wg
- 1994 White Gmc Wg
- 1995 White Gmc Wg
- 1993 White Gmc Whr
- 1994 White Gmc Whr
- 1995 White Gmc Whr
- 1993 White Gmc Wia
- 1994 White Gmc Wia
- 1995 White Gmc Wia
- 1993 White Gmc Wim
- 1994 White Gmc Wim
- 1995 White Gmc Wim
- 1993 White Gmc Wx
- 1994 White Gmc Wx
- 1995 White Gmc Wx
- 1993 White Gmc Wxll
- 1994 White Gmc Wxll
- 1995 White Gmc Wxll
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.