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NHTSA recall 99V240000

Service brakes, air

Volvo WX

Reported Aug 30, 1999166 vehicles affectedVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCMaker’s number RVXX9905Built Nov 14, 1995 – Nov 23, 1998

The defect

Vehicle description: dual steer class 8 heavy duty trucks. the front steer axle brakes do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."

The risk

A slow brake release time can cause premature brake wear which if left unchecked could lead to brake failure and vehicle crash.

The remedy

Dealers will install a relay valve in the front steering axle brake system.

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Vehicles in this recall

Volvo WX
19951996199719981999

Notes

Volvo truck recall no. Rvxx9905.owner notification began october 13, 1999. 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 trucks at 1-800-528-6586.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).