NHTSA campaign 05V179000
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall 05V179000
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.
Reported 04/28/2005
What can happen
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.
Repair
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE AIR TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Components
- Service brakes, air
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.