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Vehicle recall 96V095000 · March 23, 1996

Volvo ACL, White GMC ACL and 12 more models

The traction solenoid exhaust can be obstructed due to inadequate drainage and a build-up of road contamination between the mounting bracket and the solenoid housing.

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

Summary
The traction solenoid exhaust can be obstructed due to inadequate drainage and a build-up of road contamination between the mounting bracket and the solenoid housing. The obstructed exhaust prevents the relay valve control air pressure from venting after a differential braking traction event.
Consequence
This condition would keep the rear axle service brakes applied without any brake pedal movement by the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the suspect valve and install a new valve that has a modified solenoid housing which will allow for sufficient drainage and a new valve mounting bracket with increased height to reduce entry of contamination.
Notes
System: brakes; air systems. Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks equipped with a bendix atr traction relay valve. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact Volvo GM heavy truck at 1-800-528-6586. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
96V095000
Reported to NHTSA
March 23, 1996
Filed by
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Owner notification
April 23, 1996
Vehicles potentially affected
771
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Service brakes, air
Recall 96V095000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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