1996 VOLVO WX Recalls (4)

Campaign:
96V095000 on 06/10/1996
Component:
Service brakes, air
Manufactured:
07/31/1994 - 01/31/1996
Affected:
771
Defect:
The traction solenoid exhaust can be obstructed due to inadequate drainage and a build-up of road contamination between the mounting bracket and the solenoid housing. the obstructed exhaust prevents the relay valve control air pressure from venting after a differential braking traction event.
Consequence:
This condition would keep the rear axle service brakes applied without any brake pedal movement by the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Correction:
Dealers will remove the suspect valve and install a new valve that has a modified solenoid housing which will allow for sufficient drainage and a new valve mounting bracket with increased height to reduce entry of contamination.
Notes:
System: brakes; air systems. vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks equipped with a bendix atr traction relay valve. note: 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 gm heavy truck at 1-800-528-6586. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
98V255000 on 10/14/1998
Component:
Suspension:front:springs:air suspension:lines and fittings
Manufactured:
09/30/1986 - 07/12/1998
Affected:
95,013
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
This condition would result in increased stopping distances.
Correction:
Dealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve.
Notes:
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).

Campaign:
99V240000 on 08/31/1999
Component:
Service brakes, air
Manufactured:
11/13/1995 - 11/22/1998
Affected:
166
Defect:
Vehicle description: dual steer class 8 heavy duty trucks. the front steer axle brakes do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence:
A slow brake release time can cause premature brake wear which if left unchecked could lead to brake failure and vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will install a relay valve in the front steering axle brake system.
Notes:
Volvo truck recall no. rvxx9905.owner notification began october 13, 1999. 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).

Campaign:
03V259000 on 07/23/2003
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
07/30/1995 - 11/25/1997
Affected:
23
Defect:
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the l10g engines, the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. this could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.
Consequence:
If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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