Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Class 8 Heavy Duty Trucks. A Wire That Connects The Engine Control Module (Ecu) To The Automatic Braking Control System (Abs) Controller Is Missing. The Engine Brake Can Lock Up The Rear Axle Wheels On A Slick Pavement, And The Abs Would Not Prevent The Lock Up.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
VN
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
97V127000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/TrAction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Effect Of Defect
If The Wheels Locked Up, The Potential For A Vehicle Crash Could Occur.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install The Missing Wiring Circuit On The Abs Brakes.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19970505
End Of Manufacture
19970723
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
278
Date Owners Notified
19970925
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Date Report Received
19970818