2004–2005 Volvo VHD84B recall: brakes
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The risk
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
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V179000
- Manufacturer recall #
- RVXX0501
- Manufacturer
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 22
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Owner phone
- 1-800-528-6586
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 30, 2005
- Built
- Mar 24, 2003 – Feb 26, 2004
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Volvo truck recall no. RVXX0501.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.