Vehicle recall 81V125000 · October 20, 1981
1981-1982 Volvo F6 Series
A brake tube may break due to resonant vibration generated by operation of the vehicle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- A brake tube may break due to resonant vibration generated by operation of the vehicle. If tube breakage occurs, both front wheel and trailer brakes would remain functional, but the stopping distance would be increased.
- Remedy
- A supporting clamp for the brake tube will be installed without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: truck tractors.system: service brakes; brake tube.consequences of defect: this defect will result in a complete loss of rearwheel service braking capability. In an emergency situation, increased stoppingdistance could cause an accident.note: an instrument panel light may alert driver to partial loss of brakes.such vehicles should be serviced immediately.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 81V125000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 20, 1981
- Filed by
- VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
- Owner notification
- December 21, 1981
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 78
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volvo F6 Series (1981-1982): 1982, 1981
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