Controls: hand control/valveRecall 92V-038 · 1990–1992 Volvo FE

VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP recall 92V-038 covers 146 1990–1992 Volvo FE for a controls: hand control/valve problem, reported to NHTSA on April 1, 1992.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1461 model

ReportedApr 1, 1992Owners notified May 1, 1992

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 92V038000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE TRAILER HAND BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM MAY HAVE THE WRONG VALVE INSTALLED WHICH LIMITS THE AIR PRESSURE TO THE TRAILER BRAKES BELOW THE REQUIRED PRESSURE.

The risk

THE WRONG VALVE IN THE TRAILER HAND BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMCAN RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL THE CORRECT HAND BRAKE CONTROL VALVE.

SYSTEM: AIR BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 7 AND 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Volvo FE1990, 1991, 1992

Built from December 1, 1990 to February 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.