Recall 00V-002: 1997–1998 Volvo ACL, 1997–1998 Volvo VN and 5 more

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recall for parking brake, reported to NHTSA on Feb 24, 2000, covering about 13,516 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-002
Report date
Feb 24, 2000
Vehicles affected
13,516
Owners notified
Mar 28, 2000

The problem

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with haldex manifold dash valves (Mdv) used in tractor and trailer parking brakes. These valves do not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems." a loss of the isolation of the two brake system circuits can result in the loss of service brakes when there is another failure of one of the two brake circuits.

The risk

The loss of service brakes can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the suspect valves.

Notes

Volvo truck recall no. Rvxx0002.owner notification began march 28, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
ComponentParking Brake
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number00V002002

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Volvo ACL1997, 1998All years
Volvo VN1997, 1998All years
Volvo WAH1997, 1998All years
Volvo WCA1997, 1998All years
Volvo WG1997, 1998All years
Volvo WIA1997, 1998All years
Volvo WX1997, 1998All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-002?

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with haldex manifold dash valves (Mdv) used in tractor and trailer parking brakes. These valves do not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems." a loss of the isolation of the two brake system circuits can result in the loss of service brakes when there is another failure of one of the two brake circuits.

How is recall 00V-002 fixed?

Dealers will replace the suspect valves.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.