Vehicle recall 77V044000 · March 29, 1977

1974-1977 Volvo F86

The involved vehicles have air brake hoses which fail to meet the adhesion requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses".

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The involved vehicles have air brake hoses which fail to meet the adhesion requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses".
Remedy: Dealer will replace with improved brake hoses and will rotate the foot brake valve 120 degrees, free of charge.
Notes: Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: service brakes; air brake hose.consequences of defect: this condition could cause loss of brake system airpressure and loss of front or rear service brakes. Also, emergency springloaded rear parking brakes may automatically engage, bringing the vehicle to asudden stop. In either case, loss of vehicle control and an accident couldresult.note: prior to vehicle repair, driver should check to ensure proper operationof the air brake pressure gauge and warning lights. Also, the hoses should beinspected for signs of cracking, blistering or separating. If so, the dealershould be notified immediately.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 77V044000
Reported to NHTSA: March 29, 1977
Filed by: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
Owner notification: August 19, 1977
Vehicles potentially affected: 405
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 77V044000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Volvo F86 (1974-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975, 1974

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