Defect Description For Recall
Certain Heavy Duty Class 8 Trucks Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Fmvss No. 108, “Lamps, RefleCTIve Devices, And Associated Equipment.” Two Reflectors Are Missing From The End Of The Frame Crossmember.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
VNM
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
02V014000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting
Effect Of Defect
At Night, In A Bob-Tailed (No Trailer) Condition, The Rear Of The Truck May Not Be As Visible To Vehicles Following The Truck, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install The Two Missing Reflectors. Owner Notification Began December 12, 2001. 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
20000605
End Of Manufacture
20010831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
184
Date Owners Notified
20011212
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Date Report Received
20020115
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108