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White GMC WX42 Recall 91V197: Service Brakes, Air:Antilock

NHTSA campaign 91V197, reported November 12, 1991, 83 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 91V197VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Problem
THE PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT EXERT SUFFICIENT FORCE TO ENABLE THE VEHICLE TO CONFORM TO THE GRADE HOLDING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 121.
Risk
VEHICLES WITH INSUFFICIENT PARKING BRAKE FORCE CAN ROLLWITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WHEN PARKED ON A GRADE, THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE CHAMBERS.
Notes
SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE; FMVSS 121.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS (CLASS 8).

Affected vehicles

White GMC ACL42B1988198919901991
White GMC WX42198319841985198619871988198919901991