Brake fluid low warning: lampRecall 84V-018 · 1983 Volvo 760
VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. recall 84V-018 covers 5,800 1983 Volvo 760 for a brake fluid low warning: lamp problem, reported to NHTSA on February 22, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V018000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE BRAKE WARNING SWITCH MAY HAVE COMPONENTS THAT HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. BRAKE FLUID MAY SEEP FROM THE SWITCH WITHOUT TRIGGERING THE BRAKE WARNING SWITCH.
The fix
O RINGS AND END PLUGS ON AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE REPLACED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: BRAKES; BRAKE WARNING VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID MAY CAUSE A LOSS IN BRAKING POWER,POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.