Supply: reservoir/tankRecall 85V-074 · 1982–1985 Autocar Autocar
VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP recall 85V-074 covers 1,287 1982–1985 Autocar Autocar for a supply: reservoir/tank problem, reported to NHTSA on June 6, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V074000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME WILL BE INCREASED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS 26,000 POUNDS GVWR AND GREATER. SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES RESERVOIR/FMVSS 121.
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 September 1, 1981 to April 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.