Air suspension: lines and fittingsRecall 98V-255 · Volvo and White Gmc vehicles
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recall 98V-255 covers 95,013 Volvo and White Gmc vehicles for a air suspension: lines and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on October 14, 1998.
Source: NHTSA recall 98V255000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL VALVE SUPPLY LINE WAS NOT PLUMBED THROUGH AN AIR PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE. IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE, THERE WOULD BE LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE 'B' SYSTEM AIR RESERVOIR THAT SUPPLIES AIR PRESSURE FOR THE FRONT STEER AXLE BRAKES.
The risk
THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NECESSARY AIR PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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 October 1, 1986 to July 13, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.