Defect Description For Recall
Certain Heavy Duty Class 8 Vehicles Fail To Comply With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, “Air Brake Systems”, S5.1.6.3, “Antilock Power For Towed Vehicles.” Electrical Power For The Trailer Anti-Lock Braking System (Abs) Can Be Disrupted When A Switch Located On The Vehicle Instrument Panel Is Activated To Control Lighting Within The Trailer.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
VNL
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
02V110000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock
Effect Of Defect
If This Condition Occurs, The Driver Can Lose Of The Towed Vehicle, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Wiring Harness Which Will Provide Continuous Electrical Power To The Trailer Abs Whenever The Ignition Switch Is In The On Or Run Position. Owner Notification Began April 29, 2002. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Volvo Trucks At 1-800-528-6586.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19971020
End Of Manufacture
20011101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
208
Date Owners Notified
20020429
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Date Report Received
20020411
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121