Recalls › 96V157000

NHTSA recall 96V157000

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components

Volvo Acl and 4 more

Reported Aug 27, 1996149 vehicles affectedVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCBuilt May 26, 1995 – Aug 11, 1995

The defect

The rear most axle of the tandem axle set could have inoperable brakes on one or both wheels because the brake s-cam was incorrectly installed.

The risk

This condition could cause increased stopping distance increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

The remedy

Dealers will inspect the brake system and repair the s-cam assembly if found reversed.

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Vehicles in this recall

Volvo Acl
1995
Volvo Fe
1995
Volvo WG
1995
Volvo WX
1995
Volvo Wxll
1995

Notes

Owner notification: owner notification IS expected to begin during september 1996. 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 duty truck at 1-800-528-6586.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.