Volvo F86 1977
Model F86 made in 1977 by Volvo got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, suspension.
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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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V044000 | VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 405 | 08/19/1977 | OVSC | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 03/29/1977 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 106 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles have air brake hoses which fail to meet the adhesion requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, brake hoses. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace with improved brake hoses and will rotate the foot brake valve 120 degrees, free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: service brakes; air brake hose.consequences of defect: this condition could cause loss of brake system airpressure and loss of front or rear service brakes. also, emergency springloaded rear parking brakes may automatically engage, bringing the vehicle to asudden stop. in either case, loss of vehicle control and an accident couldresult.note: prior to vehicle repair, driver should check to ensure proper operationof the air brake pressure gauge and warning lights. also, the hoses should beinspected for signs of cracking, blistering or separating. if so, the dealershould be notified immediately. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - QUICK RELEASE VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V209000 | VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. | from 04/01/1977 to 05/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 290 | 10/18/1978 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 09/27/1978 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 121 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The service brakes may not release within 0.55 seconds, as required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will install a quick release valve in the trailer service brake line, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: truck tractors.system: service brakes; release time.consequences of defect: braking functions that fail to respond as quickly asrequired create an unsafe condition that could contribute to a vehicleaccident. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - LEAF | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V193000 | VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. | from 11/01/1974 | V (Vehicle) | 805 | 01/08/1980 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 08/28/1979 | 12/11/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles have torque reaction leaves which are separated on one side of the rear suspension. under severe conditions this separated torque reaction leaf will overstress the reaction leaf on the other side of the rear suspension. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and replace left and right torque reaction leaves with modified design leaves at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks & truck tractors.system: suspension; torque reaction leaf.consequences of defect: if this condition exists, continued operation couldcause the remaining torque reaction leaf to deteriorate. this could lead todeflection of the rear axle, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control andan accident. | |||||||||||||||