Volvo Acl 1995
Model Acl made in 1995 by Volvo got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, service brakes, hydraulic and suspension.
Model 1995
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
96V095000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 08/01/1994 to 02/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 771 | 04/23/1996 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 03/23/1996 | 06/11/1996 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The traction solenoid exhaust can be obstructed due to inadequate drainage and a build-up of road contamination between the mounting bracket and the solenoid housing. the obstructed exhaust prevents the relay valve control air pressure from venting after a differential braking traction event. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition would keep the rear axle service brakes applied without any brake pedal movement by the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the suspect valve and install a new valve that has a modified solenoid housing which will allow for sufficient drainage and a new valve mounting bracket with increased height to reduce entry of contamination. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: brakes; air systems. vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks equipped with a bendix atr traction relay valve. 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. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS | ||||||||||||||||
95V218000 | VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP | from 06/01/1994 to 10/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 2456 | 01/17/1995 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 11/13/1995 | 11/16/1995 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Undercoating applied to the inside of the cab shell squeezed out during assembly onto the brake pedal plunger. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will clean the undercoating from the brake pedal plunger assembly, lubricate and reinstall the brake pedal plunger assembly. | |||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | ||||||||||||||||
96V157000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 05/26/1995 to 08/11/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 149 | 09/04/1996 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 08/27/1996 | 09/03/1996 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition could cause increased stopping distance increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the brake system and repair the s-cam assembly if found reversed. | |||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION - LINES AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
98V255000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 10/01/1986 to 07/13/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 95013 | 11/27/1998 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 10/14/1998 | 10/15/1998 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. the air suspension control valve supply line was not plumbed through an air pressure protection valve. in the event of a failure, there would be loss of air pressure in the 'b' system air reservoir that supplies air pressure for the front steer axle brakes. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition would result in increased stopping distances. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began during november 1998. 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). | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
96V032000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 06/01/1995 to 12/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 6034 | 02/13/1996 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 02/12/1996 | 02/13/1996 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The rear suspension axle retention plate can break under normal use, affecting axle alignment. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition could result in loss of rear axle stability affecting vehicle directional control and increasing the potential for a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove and replace the axle retention clip plates on affected vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: suspension; single axle; rear; air suspension. vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 vehicles. 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. |