Volvo VHD84B (2004-2005): Service brakes, air
Recall 05V179000 · Apr 28, 2005 · Volvo Trucks North America, Inc.
22
vehicles affected
22
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05V179000
- Date
- Apr 28, 2005
- Maker
- Volvo Trucks North America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 22
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, air
- Model years
- 2004-2005
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUXILIARY LIFT AXLE FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, 'AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' AN AUXILIARY AIR TANK REQUIRED FOR THE AUXILIARY LIFT AXLE WAS NOT INSTALLED.
What can happen
DURING MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE STOPPING DISTANCE MAY INCREASE DUE TO THE LACK OF ADDITIONAL AIR CAPACITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE AIR TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | VHD84B | 2004-2005 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 05V179000?
1 model: Volvo VHD84B (2004-2005), about 22 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 05V179000?
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE AIR TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
What can happen?
DURING MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE STOPPING DISTANCE MAY INCREASE DUE TO THE LACK OF ADDITIONAL AIR CAPACITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.