Recall 98V-255
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recalled the 1994 to 1998 Volvo Acl and 7 other models: Suspension (front, springs, air suspension, lines and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-255
- Reported
- October 14, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 95,013 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle 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.
The risk
This condition would result in increased stopping distances.
The fix
Dealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner 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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).