Recall campaign85V074000
Recall 85V074000: 1982–1985 Autocar Autocar
Service brakes, air › Supply › Reservoir/tank
- Report received
- Jun 6, 1985
- Manufacturer
- Volvo gm heavy truck corp
- Potentially affected
- 1,287vehicles
- Model years
- 1982–1985
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
Trucks may not meet the air reservoir volume of 12 times the combined volume of all brake chambers at full stroke as required by fmvss 121. Consequence of defect: braking effectiveness could be reduced creating the potential for an accident.
Remedy
Air reservoir volume will be increased to meet requirements.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1982 Autocar Autocar0 complaints
- 1983 Autocar Autocar0 complaints
- 1984 Autocar Autocar0 complaints
- 1985 Autocar Autocar0 complaints
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.