Vehicle recall 92V038000 · April 1, 1992
1990-1992 Volvo FE
The trailer hand brake control system may have the wrong valve installed which limits the air pressure to the trailer brakes below the required pressure.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The trailer hand brake control system may have the wrong valve installed which limits the air pressure to the trailer brakes below the required pressure.
- Consequence
- The wrong valve in the trailer hand brake control systemcan result in an increase in stopping distance and possible vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Install the correct hand brake control valve.
- Notes
- System: air brakes.vehicle description: class 7 and 8 heavy duty trucks.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 92V038000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 1, 1992
- Filed by
- VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
- Owner notification
- May 1, 1992
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 146
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Controls › Hand control/valve
Vehicles covered
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