Vehicle recall 85V103000 · August 14, 1985

Autocar Autocar and White Truck White Truck

The quick release air valve may contain a valve disc that balloons when the parking brakes are applied and prevent the parking brakes from setting.

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

Summary: The quick release air valve may contain a valve disc that balloons when the parking brakes are applied and prevent the parking brakes from setting. Consequence of defect: although the parking brake is applied, the parking brakes may not be set. This could allow an unattended vehicle to roll and cause an accident.
Remedy: Replace the valve disc in the quick release air valve.
Notes: Vehicle description: white heavy duty trucks and autocar function Object() { [native code] } series with 26,000 GVWR and greater.system: quick release air valve parking brake.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 85V103000
Reported to NHTSA: August 14, 1985
Filed by: VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
Vehicles potentially affected: 4,839
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Parking brake › Driveline › Air

Recall 85V103000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Autocar Autocar (1983-1984): 1984, 1983
White Truck White Truck (1983-1984): 1984, 1983

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