Defect Description For Recall
Trucks Were Built With Headlamps Wiring Harnesses Which May Have The “Upper Beam”/”Lower Beam” Wires Reversed. This Causes The Trucks Not To Be In Compliance With Fmvss 108. Consequence Of Defect: Lamps Would Use The Upper Beam Filament When Operated In The Lower Beam Mode. This May Cause Visual Problems To The Oncoming Driver And May Lead To An Accident.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
N10
Year
1984
Recall Campaign Number
86V050000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Repair Headlamp Wiring To Assure Comformance With Fmvss 108.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo GM Heavy Truck Corp
Start Of Manufacture
19840301
End Of Manufacture
19860301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1206
Date Owners Notified
19860409
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Date Report Received
19860401
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108