Volvo Vn 1997

• Recall 57029 [USA]: When operating 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.
  Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the weight certification label which contains front gross axle weight rating (gawr) information does not accurately reflect the actual front gross axle weight.
  dealers will install new front steer axle tires and new certification label stating the new front steer axle weight rating. Owner notification began december 19, 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.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 5028 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  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.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 7851 [USA]: The loss of service brakes can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with haldex manifold dash valves (mdv) used in tractor and trailer parking brakes. These valves do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." a loss of the isolation of the two brake system circuits can result in the loss of service brakes when there is another failure of one of the two brake circuits.
  dealers will replace the suspect valves.
  volvo truck recall no. Rvxx0002.Owner notification began march 28, 2000. 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.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 10531 [USA]: This condition can result in the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a fal 8.0 front steer axle. The upper steering arm can fail without warning.
  dealers will inspect the upper steering arm and replace it, if required.
  owner notification began november 30, 1998. 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 truck at 1-800-528-6586.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 9175 [USA]: This condition can cause failure of these wheels.
  Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with aftermarket aluminum dual wheels, 22.5x8.25, one-piece, tubeless, supplied by accuride/akw. Certain design revisions combined with process conditions caused fatigue cracks in these wheels.
  accuride/akw will replace these wheels.
  accuride/akw will conduct the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall.Owner notification began july 27, 1998. Owners who do not have their wheels replaced free within a reasonable time should contact accuride/kaiser at 1-888-665-9189 or volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 10476 [USA]: If these lights fail, a visibility problem would occur increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
  Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. The electronic module that controls the daytime running lights (drl) and headlights can fail without warning resulting in the loss of the drl and headlight functions.
  dealers will replace the drl control module.
  owner notification is expected to begin during late may 1998.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 truck at 1-800-528-6586.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 13331 [USA]: If the wheels locked up, the potential for a vehicle crash could occur.
  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.
  dealers will install the missing wiring circuit on the abs brakes.
  note:owner notification will begin by the end of september 1997. 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 truck at 1--910-393-2000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 16243 [USA]: If the windshield wipers fail, the driver's visibility in wet weather will be reduced increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
  Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The relay that controls the electrical power to the windshield wiper motor can fail.
  dealers will replace the suspect relays.
  notes:owner notification is expected to begin august 29, 1997.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 gm heavy truck corporation at 1-800-528-6586.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 13242 [USA]: If the shift lever fails, the transmission cannot be shifted and the vehicle can become a hazard or obstruction to other drivers.
  The transmission shift control lever can break off at the transmission.
  dealers will replace these transmission shift control levers with new control levers.
  owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin march 25, 1997. Note: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 gm heavy truck corporation at 1-910-393-2000.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 2001144 [Canada]: Label
  On certain vehicles, the certification label which contains front gross axle weight rating (gawr) information pursuant to the requirements of cmvss 120 does not accurately reflect the actual front gross axle weight. 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. Correction: dealers will bring the weight certification label 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.

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• Recall 2000102 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles, the double check valve disc incorporated into the brake manifold dash valve can become brittle over time and crack. If this condition exists and there is a single point failure in either the primary or secondary air system, loss of all service braking could result without warning with the potential for a vehicle crash. Correction: manifold dash valve will be replaced.

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• Recall 1999001 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain vehicles, the front steer axle upper steering arm on may fail without warning, creating the potential for a vehicle crash. Correction: suspect steering arms will be replace on affected vehicles.

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• Recall 1997089 [Canada]: Structure
  The transmission shift control lever may break off at the transmission. If the shift lever fails, the transmission cannot be shifted, and the vehicle may become a hazard or obstruction to other drivers. Correction: transmission shift control levers will be replaced.

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• Recall 1997151 [Canada]: Visual system
  The relay that controls electrical power to the windshield wiper motor may fail without warning. This could result in reduced driver visibility in wet weather and an increased risk of a vehicle accident. Correction: suspect power relay will be replaced on affected vehicles.

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• Recall 1997160 [Canada]: Brakes
  The engine brake, if engaged, will defeat the automatic braking control (abs) system. The engine brake could lock up the rear wheels on a slick pavement, and the abs system would not prevent the lock up. Correction: wiring which connects the engine control module (ecu) to the abs controller will be installed. This will allow the abs to override the engine brake.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• U-bolt failures on drive -axle assemblie investigation # EA01011

  
  

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