NHTSA recall 96V-157 (96V157000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported August 27, 1996 - about 149 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V157000
Also written as: 96V-157
Reported: August 27, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~149
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE S-CAM ASSEMBLY IF FOUND REVERSED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-157 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Volvo Acl - 1995

Volvo WG - 1995

Volvo WX - 1995

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.