Volvo and White Gmc Recall 95V218000: Service Brakes, Air, Controls, Pedals And Linkages
NHTSA recall 95V218000 · announced November 13, 1995 · filed by Volvo Gm Heavy Truck Corp · 2,456 units affected
The problem
UNDERCOATING APPLIED TO THE INSIDE OF THE CAB SHELL SQUEEZED OUT DURING ASSEMBLY ONTO THE BRAKE PEDAL PLUNGER.
The risk
UNDERCOATING ON THE PLUNGER MAY CAUSE THE PLUNGER TO STICK RESULTING IN INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT AND/OR SLOW RELEASE OF THE BRAKES INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
What to do
DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE UNDERCOATING FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL PLUNGER ASSEMBLY, LUBRICATE AND REINSTALL THE BRAKE PEDAL PLUNGER ASSEMBLY.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES; AIR; PEDALS; LINKAGES AND VALVES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK AT 1-800-528-6586. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 1994 Volvo Acl
- 1995 Volvo Acl
- 1994 Volvo Ne
- 1995 Volvo Ne
- 1994 Volvo Wah
- 1995 Volvo Wah
- 1994 Volvo Wg
- 1995 Volvo Wg
- 1994 White Gmc Acl
- 1995 White Gmc Acl
- 1994 White Gmc Ne
- 1995 White Gmc Ne
- 1994 White Gmc Wah
- 1995 White Gmc Wah
- 1994 White Gmc Wg
- 1995 White Gmc Wg
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.