Volvo Wah 1994

Model Wah made in 1994 by Volvo got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, suspension.

Model 1994

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS
95V218000VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPfrom 06/01/1994 to 10/01/1995V (Vehicle)245601/17/1995MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA11/13/199511/16/1995
Defect SummaryUndercoating applied to the inside of the cab shell squeezed out during assembly onto the brake pedal plunger.
Consequence SummaryUndercoating 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 SummaryDealers will clean the undercoating from the brake pedal plunger assembly, lubricate and reinstall the brake pedal plunger assembly.
NotesSystem: 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.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION - LINES AND FITTINGS
98V255000VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCfrom 10/01/1986 to 07/13/1998V (Vehicle)9501311/27/1998MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA10/14/199810/15/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryThis condition would result in increased stopping distances.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve.
NotesOwner 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).