Recall 05V-179
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2004 to 2005 Volvo VHD84B: Service brakes, air.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 05V-179
- Reported
- April 28, 2005
- Vehicles affected
- 22 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Certain trucks equipped with an auxiliary lift axle fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, 'air brake systems.' an auxiliary air tank required for the auxiliary lift axle was not installed.
The risk
During multiple applications of the brake pedal, the stopping distance may increase due to the lack of additional air capacity, which could result in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install the air tank free of charge. The recall began on june 30, 2005. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Volvo truck recall no. Rvxx0501.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Volvo VHD84B 2004 to 2005