Driveline: airRecall 91V-033 · 1989–1990 Volvo Wxlm
VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP recall 91V-033 covers 31 1989–1990 Volvo Wxlm for a driveline: air problem, reported to NHTSA on February 20, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V033000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
IMPROPER PARK BRAKE CONTROL VALVES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED; THE SUSPECT VEHICLE HAVE DISK BRAKES WITH PARK BRAKE VALVE DESIGNED FOR DRUM BRAKES.
The risk
TRUCKS LEFT WITH PARK BRAKES ENGAGED COULD BEGIN TO ROLLAFTER THE DISK BRAKES COOLED, AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUTWARNING.
The fix
REPLACE CONTROL VALVE WITH THE CORRECT DISK BRAKE VALVE.
SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE CONTROL VALVES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.
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 May 1, 1989 to December 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.