Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Class 8 Vehicles. Under Certain Operating Conditions, The Weight Certification Label Which Contains Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (Gawr) Information Pursuant To The Requirements Of Fmvss No. 120, “Tire SeleCTIon And Rims For Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars,” Does Not Accurately Reflect The Actual Front Gross Axle Weight.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
VN
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
01V093000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
When Operating The Truck “Bobtail” With Full Fuel Tanks And Two Occupants With An Allowance For Personal Belongings, The Actual Gross Axle Weight May Exceed The Stated Rating Found On The Weight Certification Label.
Fix Defect
The Weight Certification Label Will Be Brought Into Compliance By One Or More Of The Following Means: (1) Replacement Of The Label With One Which Contains Correct Information; Or (2) Replacement Of Front Axle Tires, Rims Or Tie Rod Tube Or A Combination Thereof; Or (3) Replacement Or Relocation Of The Fuel Tanks. Due To The Various Truck Configurations, Several Owner Notification Letters Are Being Sent For This Campaign. The First Owner Notification Letter Was Mailed April 26, 2001. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Or Label Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Volvo Trucks At 1-800-528-6586.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19971122
End Of Manufacture
19990828
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1577
Date Owners Notified
20010426
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Date Report Received
20010322
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
120