NHTSA recall campaign
96V157000
ManufacturerVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCReported1996-08-27Affected149 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THE REAR MOST AXLE OF THE TANDEM AXLE SET COULD HAVE INOPERABLE BRAKES ON ONE OR BOTH WHEELS BECAUSE THE BRAKE S-CAM WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.
Risk
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE S-CAM ASSEMBLY IF FOUND REVERSED.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →