Volvo F613 1977
Model F613 made in 1977 by Volvo got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerninglatches/locks/linkages, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.
Model 1977
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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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
81V030000 | VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. | from 03/01/1979 to 02/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 2501 | 08/11/1981 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 03/11/1981 | 04/08/1981 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain vehicles, the endstop for the secondary cab lock hook may experience abnormal wear. this can prevent the hook and latching bracket from engaging when the cab is powered. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The dealer will install a guide for the secondary cab lock hook, and replace existing hook with a modified version free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: trucks, cab over engine models.system: structure; cab lock hook.consequences of defect: if hook and latching bracket do not engage, the cabcould tilt without warning. loss of vehicle control and an accident couldoccur. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | ||||||||||||||||
78V254000 | VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. | from 03/01/1977 to 09/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 426 | 11/27/1978 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 11/20/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The involved vehicles may have been assembled with an incorrectly manufactured brake master cylinder tilting valve. these defective tilting valves may develop internal leakage with many brake applications and cause hydraulic brake pressure loss in one or both vehicle brake circuits. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will equip all affected vehicles with the correct tilting valves at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: service brakes; master cylinder.consequences of defect: loss of hydraulic brake pressure will result in loss ofbraking efficiency which could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
80V021000 | VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. | from 03/01/1977 to 01/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 350 | 06/26/1980 | ODI | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 02/26/1980 | 03/07/1980 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Operation under extreme conditions of high humidity, salt and dirt can cause rusting of the splined section of the upper steering shaft. this causes increased stresses between the steering column universal joint connection and the input shaft of the steering gear. continued operation under these conditions could result in unacceptable motion of the linkages. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | All affected vehicles will be equipped with a grease fitting on the splined section of the upper side of the universal joint. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: steering; shaft-upper, splined section.consequences of defect: the resultant damage to the connection could eventuallylead to a loss of steering control and an accident.note: excess play in the steering wheel is an indication of damage in thesteering system. |