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Volvo FE Recall 92V038: Service Brakes, Air:Controls:Hand Control/Valve

NHTSA campaign 92V038, reported April 1, 1992, 146 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 92V038VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:HAND CONTROL/VALVE
Problem
THE TRAILER HAND BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM MAY HAVE THE WRONG VALVE INSTALLED WHICH LIMITS THE AIR PRESSURE TO THE TRAILER BRAKES BELOW THE REQUIRED PRESSURE.
Risk
THE WRONG VALVE IN THE TRAILER HAND BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMCAN RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL THE CORRECT HAND BRAKE CONTROL VALVE.
Notes
SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 7 AND 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

Affected vehicles

Volvo FE199019911992