Volvo Trucks North America: Safety Recalls in 1978

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Volvo Trucks North America in 1978. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 20, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:MASTER CYLINDER:OTHER

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TILTING VALVE. THESE DEFECTIVE TILTING VALVES MAY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE WITH MANY BRAKE APPLICATIONS AND CAUSE HYDRAULIC BRAKE PRESSURE LOSS IN ONE OR BOTH VEHICLE BRAKE CIRCUITS.

NHTSA ID: 78V254000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 426

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL EQUIP ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH THE CORRECT TILTING VALVES AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 27, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:AIR:DRUM AND SHOE SYSTEMS:VALVE:QUICK RELEA

THE SERVICE BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE WITHIN 0.55 SECONDS, AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS".

NHTSA ID: 78V209000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 290

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSTALL A QUICK RELEASE VALVE IN THE TRAILER SERVICE BRAKE LINE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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