Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

91V033000

ManufacturerVOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPReported1991-02-20Affected31 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

IMPROPER PARK BRAKE CONTROL VALVES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED; THE SUSPECT VEHICLE HAVE DISK BRAKES WITH PARK BRAKE VALVE DESIGNED FOR DRUM BRAKES.

Risk

TRUCKS LEFT WITH PARK BRAKES ENGAGED COULD BEGIN TO ROLLAFTER THE DISK BRAKES COOLED, AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUTWARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE CONTROL VALVE WITH THE CORRECT DISK BRAKE VALVE.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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