1982 Volvo Volvo Truck Recalls

1. Recall Description

   THE BRAKE LINE BETWEEN THE PROPORTIONING VALVE AND THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE MAY FRACTURE.

   Possible Effects

   Action

   THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.

   Notes

   VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE LINES, METALLIC.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF REAR BRAKES,RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SHOULD BE CHECKED DAILY UNTIL THE RECALL PROCEDURE ISPERFORMED.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1977-03-01 - 1983-11-01

   Vehicles Affected

   4408

2. Recall Description

   THE TORSION BAR CLAMP MAY ALLOW THE TORSION BAR TO MOVE. INCREASED EFFORT WILL BE REQUIRED TO RAISE OR LOWER THE TILT CAB.

   Possible Effects

   Action

   THE CLAMPS THAT ATTACH THE TWO REAR-MOST TORSION BARS TO THE CHASSIS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE.

   Notes

   VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH TILT CABS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; TILT CAB TORSION BAR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE INCREASED EFFORT REQUIRED MAY RESULT IN PERSONALINJURY TO PERSONS SERVICING AFFECTED VEHICLE.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1977-03-01 - 1983-12-01

   Vehicles Affected

   4765

3. Recall Description

   INCORRECT COMPLIANCE LABELS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THESE LABELS SPECIFY "INCOMPLETE VEHICLES".

   Possible Effects

   Action

   OWNERS WILL RECEIVE THE CORRECT COMPLIANCE LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

   Notes

   VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; COMPLIANCE LABELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CORRECTED LABELS ARE NECESSARY TO ASSURE THAT ALLAPPLICABLE SAFETY STANDARDS HAVE BEEN MET FOR SAFE VEHICLE OPERATION.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1982-03-01 - 1982-04-01

   Vehicles Affected

   41