Recall campaign · NHTSA 91V081000

Parking brake: driveline: air

VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1991-04-26.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V081000

Parking brake: driveline: air

Component: Parking brake: driveline: air
Manufacturer: VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
Vehicles affected: 53
Reported to NHTSA: 1991-04-26
Owners notified: 1991-05-02

Defect description

THE BENDIX MV-2 PARKING CONTROL VALVE INSTALLED IN VEHICLES WITHOUT A DESICCANT STYLE AIR DRYER MAY EXPERIENCE A SEAL FAILURE. THIS FAILURE MAY ALLOW THE VALVE TO MOVE FROM THE PARK POSITION TO THE RELEASE POSITION, ALLOWING THE PARKING BRAKES TO RELEASE.

Safety risk

RELEASE OF THE PARKING BRAKES WHILE THE VEHICLE ISUNATTENDED OR WITHOUT WARNING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REBUILD THE BENDIX MV-2 PARKING CONTROL VALVE.

Notes

SYSTEM: PARKING CONTROL VALVE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS 33,000 LBS. GVWR AND GREATER.

Scope of coverage

12 model years across 4 models.

Model	Years on record
WHITE GMC WCA	1990 1989 1988
WHITE GMC WCL	1990 1989 1988
WHITE GMC WCM	1990 1989 1988
WHITE GMC WCMG	1990 1989 1988

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.