1983 VOLVO VOLVO TRUCK Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 84V055000 on 05/31/1984
- Component:
- Structure
- Manufactured:
- 02/28/1977 - 11/30/1983
- Affected:
- 4,765
- Defect:
- The torsion bar clamp may allow the torsion bar to move. increased effort will be required to raise or lower the tilt cab.
- Correction:
- The clamps that attach the two rear-most torsion bars to the chassis will be replaced at no charge.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks with tilt cabs.system: structure; tilt cab torsion bar.consequences of defect: the increased effort required may result in personalinjury to persons servicing affected vehicle.
- Campaign:
- 84V054000 on 06/04/1984
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 02/28/1977 - 10/31/1983
- Affected:
- 4,408
- Defect:
- The brake line between the proportioning valve and the rear wheel brake may fracture.
- Correction:
- The brake line will be replaced without charge.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: service brakes; brake lines, metallic.consequences of defect: brake fluid leakage could lead to loss of rear brakes,resulting in loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: brake fluid level should be checked daily until the recall procedure isperformed.
- Campaign:
- 85V035000 on 04/15/1985
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1983 - 02/28/1985
- Affected:
- 9,393
- Defect:
- The seat belt may not remain snug after adjustment. consequence of defect: in the event of a sudden stop or accident the seat belts may not sufficiently restrain the occupants and result in injuries.
- Correction:
- Repair seat belts or alter design for snug belt adjustment and retention.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks 26,000 lbs. gvwr and greater. system: seat belts.
- Campaign:
- 86V104000 on 08/07/1986
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:retractor
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1983 - 06/30/1986
- Affected:
- 19,921
- Defect:
- Seat belt may loosen when extended completely from the non-locking retractor, even though it is buckled and adjusted snugly. this allows the free end of the belt to creep back into the retractor without warning. consequence of defect: seat belt may not properly restrain occupant in event of a sudden stop or accident.
- Correction:
- Repair or replace seat belt, as necessary.
- Notes:
- System: seat belt.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks 26,000 lbs. gvwr and greater.
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