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Safety recall · 85V074000

Service brakes: reservoir / tank Autocar recall

VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP reported this recall to NHTSA on June 6, 1985. It covers about 1,287 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
85V074000
Reported
Jun 6, 1985
Vehicles
1,287
Area
Brakes

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.

Contacts

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks 26,000 pounds gvwr and greater. System: air brakes reservoir/fmvss 121.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Autocar dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 85V074000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1982 Autocar Autocar03F
1983 Autocar Autocar04F
1984 Autocar Autocar04F
1985 Autocar Autocar05F

Questions

Is the 85V074000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 85V074000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 85V074000 announced?

VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP reported it to NHTSA on June 6, 1985. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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