Recall 01V189006: 2000–2001 Volvo VHD

Report received

Aug 21, 2001

Manufacturer

Foretravel, inc.

Potentially affected

30vehicles

Model years

2000–2001

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 built with a steerable auxiliary axle and equipped with certain meritor-wabco brake system two and four port relay valves. The valve may stick open when a high-pressure application is released.

Possible consequence

When the valve sticks open, it can result in a total loss of air from either the service or the park brake system. The driver may lose braking ability under a service application, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace these valves. Owner notification began august 31, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586 or meritor wabco at 800-535-5560.

Affected model years

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

• 2000 Volvo VHD0 complaints
• 2001 Volvo VHD1 complaints