Volvo Trucks North America: Safety Recalls in 1985

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Volvo Trucks North America in 1985. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 29, 1985

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:CERTIFICATION LABEL

THE COMPLIANCE LABEL INSTALLED INCORRECTLY LISTS THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH PART 567 OF THE REGULATIONS.

NHTSA ID: 85V142000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 14

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

CORRECTED COMPLIANCE LABEL WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 14, 1985

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:AIR:VALVE:CONTROL

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.

NHTSA ID: 85V103000

Component: PARKING BRAKE

# of Units Affected: 4,839

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

REPLACE THE VALVE DISC IN THE QUICK RELEASE AIR VALVE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 1, 1985

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT BUCKLES

THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT REMAIN SNUG AFTER ADJUSTMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT THE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT SUFFICIENTLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANTS AND RESULT IN INJURIES.

NHTSA ID: 85V035000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 9,393

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

REPAIR SEAT BELTS OR ALTER DESIGN FOR SNUG BELT ADJUSTMENT AND RETENTION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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