Driveline: airRecall 85V-103 · Autocar and White Truck vehicles
VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP recall 85V-103 covers 4,839 Autocar and White Truck vehicles for a driveline: air problem, reported to NHTSA on August 14, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V103000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE QUICK RELEASE AIR VALVE MAY CONTAIN A VALVE DISC THAT BALLOONS WHEN THE PARKING BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND PREVENT THE PARKING BRAKES FROM SETTING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ALTHOUGH THE PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED, THE PARKING BRAKES MAY NOT BE SET. THIS COULD ALLOW AN UNATTENDED VEHICLE TO ROLL AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE THE VALVE DISC IN THE QUICK RELEASE AIR VALVE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: WHITE HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND AUTOCAR CONSTRUCTOR SERIES WITH 26,000 GVWR AND GREATER.SYSTEM: QUICK RELEASE AIR VALVE PARKING BRAKE.
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 February 1, 1983 to May 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.