Foundation components: master cylinderRecall 78V-254 · 1977–1978 Volvo F613
VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. recall 78V-254 covers 426 1977–1978 Volvo F613 for a foundation components: master cylinder problem, reported to NHTSA on November 20, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V254000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TILTING VALVE. THESE DEFECTIVE TILTING VALVES MAY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE WITH MANY BRAKE APPLICATIONS AND CAUSE HYDRAULIC BRAKE PRESSURE LOSS IN ONE OR BOTH VEHICLE BRAKE CIRCUITS.
The fix
DEALER WILL EQUIP ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH THE CORRECT TILTING VALVES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; MASTER CYLINDER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE PRESSURE WILL RESULT IN LOSS OFBRAKING EFFICIENCY WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 1977 to September 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.