Recall 96V-095
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recalled the 1994 to 1996 Volvo Acl and 6 other models: Service brakes, air.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-095
- Reported
- March 23, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 771 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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 from the manufacturer
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-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].