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Volvo VHD84B Recall 05V179: Service Brakes, Air

NHTSA campaign 05V179, reported April 28, 2005, 22 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 05V179VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Problem
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.
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
VOLVO TRUCK RECALL NO. RVXX0501.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Affected vehicles

Volvo VHD84B20042005