Recall 00V002002: 1997–1998 Volvo WX and 6 other models

Report received

Feb 24, 2000

Manufacturer

Volvo trucks north america inc

Potentially affected

13,516vehicles

Model years

1997–1998

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with haldex manifold dash valves (mdv) used in tractor and trailer parking brakes. These valves do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." a loss of the isolation of the two brake system circuits can result in the loss of service brakes when there is another failure of one of the two brake circuits.

Possible consequence

The loss of service brakes can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the suspect valves.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1997 Volvo ACL0 complaints
• 1998 Volvo ACL1 complaints
• 1997 Volvo VN0 complaints
• 1998 Volvo VN9 complaints
• 1997 Volvo WAH0 complaints
• 1998 Volvo WAH0 complaints
• 1997 Volvo WCA1 complaints
• 1998 Volvo WCA0 complaints
• 1997 Volvo WG0 complaints
• 1998 Volvo WG2 complaints
• 1997 Volvo WIA8 complaints
• 1998 Volvo WIA1 complaints
• 1997 Volvo WX0 complaints
• 1998 Volvo WX0 complaints