Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 77V-044 · 1974–1977 Volvo F86
VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. recall 77V-044 covers 405 1974–1977 Volvo F86 for a supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on March 29, 1977.
Source: NHTSA recall 77V044000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE AIR BRAKE HOSES WHICH FAIL TO MEET THE ADHESION REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES".
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE WITH IMPROVED BRAKE HOSES AND WILL ROTATE THE FOOT BRAKE VALVE 120 DEGREES, FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; AIR BRAKE HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE SYSTEM AIRPRESSURE AND LOSS OF FRONT OR REAR SERVICE BRAKES. ALSO, EMERGENCY SPRINGLOADED REAR PARKING BRAKES MAY AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGE, BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO ASUDDEN STOP. IN EITHER CASE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULDRESULT.NOTE: PRIOR TO VEHICLE REPAIR, DRIVER SHOULD CHECK TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATIONOF THE AIR BRAKE PRESSURE GAUGE AND WARNING LIGHTS. ALSO, THE HOSES SHOULD BEINSPECTED FOR SIGNS OF CRACKING, BLISTERING OR SEPARATING. IF SO, THE DEALERSHOULD BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.