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Recall campaign78V209000

Recall 78V209000: Volvo of america corp.

Service brakes, air › Supply › Quick release valve
Report received
Sep 27, 1978
Manufacturer
Volvo of america corp.
Potentially affected
290vehicles
Model years
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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

The service brakes may not release within 0.55 seconds, as required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems".

Remedy

Dealer will install a quick release valve in the trailer service brake line, without charge to owner.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.