NHTSA recall 99V-240 (99V240000)

service brakes, air recall reported August 30, 1999 - about 166 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V240000
Also written as: 99V-240
Manufacturer number: RVXX9905
Reported: August 30, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~166
Component: service brakes, air

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DUAL STEER CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE FRONT STEER AXLE BRAKES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."

Why it is dangerous

A SLOW BRAKE RELEASE TIME CAN CAUSE PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR WHICH IF LEFT UNCHECKED COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE AND VEHICLE CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY VALVE IN THE FRONT STEERING AXLE BRAKE SYSTEM.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-240 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volvo WX - 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

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.