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2001 Volvo VHD, Volvo VNL and others recall: check valve

Volvo Trucks North America Inc reported this safety recall on February 11, 2002. It covers about 1,814 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,814
reported
Feb 11, 2002
owners notified
Feb 27, 2002

Service brakes, air: supply: check valve

What is wrong
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (ABS) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.
Risk
Bolts torqued below specification will not reliably prevent air leakage at the affected ABS valve package interface joints once the component begins normal vehicle operation. If air leaks develop at any of the ABS valve package interface joints, brake system pressure reductions could occur during braking or normal operation with units equipped with the traction control option, potentially extending stopping distances, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. Owner notification began february 27, 2002. 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.

Recall number 02V018003

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 02V018003

Is there a recall on the 2001 Volvo VHD, Volvo VNL and others check valve?

Yes. Recall 02V018003, reported on February 11, 2002, covers about 1,814 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V018003?

Dealers will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. Owner notification began february 27, 2002. 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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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