Supply: quick release valveRecall 78V-209 · 1977–1978 Volvo F86

VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. recall 78V-209 covers 290 1977–1978 Volvo F86 for a supply: quick release valve problem, reported to NHTSA on September 27, 1978.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2901 model

ReportedSep 27, 1978Owners notified Oct 18, 1978

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 78V209000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE SERVICE BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE WITHIN 0.55 SECONDS, AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS".

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL INSTALL A QUICK RELEASE VALVE IN THE TRAILER SERVICE BRAKE LINE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK TRACTORS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; RELEASE TIME.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BRAKING FUNCTIONS THAT FAIL TO RESPOND AS QUICKLY ASREQUIRED CREATE AN UNSAFE CONDITION THAT COULD CONTRIBUTE TO A VEHICLEACCIDENT.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Volvo F861977, 1978

Built from April 1, 1977 to May 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.