Vehicle recall 99V240000 · August 30, 1999
1995-1999 Volvo WX
Vehicle description: dual steer class 8 heavy duty trucks.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: dual steer class 8 heavy duty trucks. The front steer axle brakes do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems."
- Consequence
- A slow brake release time can cause premature brake wear which if left unchecked could lead to brake failure and vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a relay valve in the front steering axle brake system.
- Notes
- Volvo truck recall no. RVXX9905.OWNER notification began October 13, 1999. 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 trucks at 1-800-528-6586.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 99V240000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 30, 1999
- Filed by
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- RVXX9905
- Owner notification
- October 13, 1999
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 166
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air
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