Autocar, White Truck 1983–1984 Parking Brake recall
Recalled August 14, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85V103000 · Autocar
Remedy
REPLACE THE VALVE DISC IN THE QUICK RELEASE AIR VALVE.
Units
4,839 units
Description
THE QUICK RELEASE AIR VALVE MAY CONTAIN A VALVE DISC THAT BALLOONS WHEN THE PARKING BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND PREVENT THE PARKING BRAKES FROM SETTING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ALTHOUGH THE PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED, THE PARKING BRAKES MAY NOT BE SET. THIS COULD ALLOW AN UNATTENDED VEHICLE TO ROLL AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
REPLACE THE VALVE DISC IN THE QUICK RELEASE AIR VALVE.
Product
Autocar AUTOCAR · Autocar WHITE TRUCK
Manufacturer(s)
WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION · Volvo Trucks North America
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →