Vehicle recall 05V179000 · April 28, 2005
2004-2005 Volvo VHD84B
Certain trucks equipped with an auxiliary lift axle fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, 'air brake systems.' an auxiliary air…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain trucks equipped with an auxiliary lift axle fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, 'air brake systems.' an auxiliary air tank required for the auxiliary lift axle was not installed.
- Consequence
- During multiple applications of the brake pedal, the stopping distance may increase due to the lack of additional air capacity, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install the air tank free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2005. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
- Notes
- Volvo truck recall no. RVXX0501.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V179000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 28, 2005
- Filed by
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- RVXX0501
- Owner notification
- June 30, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 22
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volvo VHD84B (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
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