Volvo Vnl 1997

• Recall 823 [USA]: It may not allow the driver of a rearward approaching vehicle to have full view of the lamps.
  Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the two tail lamps, back-up lamp,and license tag lamp were mounted on insufficiently rigid mounts.
  dealers will attach the two tail lamps, back-up lamp, and the license tap lamp on stiffer brackets. Owner notification began october 31, 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).

• Recall 3130 [USA]: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose of the towed vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
  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.
  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.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

• Recall 6768 [USA]: This condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. this could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
  Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
  dealers will replace the abs ecu.
  owner notification was phased.First mailing to critical category "a" owners began december 11, 2000.All other owner notification began february 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.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

• Recall 13684 [USA]: If this condition exists, the jam nut and wheel bearing adjusting nut can back off the spindle allowing the wheel and the brake drum assembly to separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
  Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. The steer axle wheel bearing jam nut lock washer may not have been bent over the jam nut after the wheel bearings were adjusted.
  dealers will inspect the steering axle wheel bearing jam nut lock washer to determine if it is bent over the jam nut, and if not, repair as required.
  

• Recall 2000210 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles, the abs ecu misinterprets certain signals from wheel ends which can result in the temporary loss of braking capability on one or more wheel positions for several seconds. This response results from either an abs cable that has chafed through the insulation and contacted a rotating part or a misaligned tone ring that has been damaged by contacting other components. Correction: abs ecu will be replaced with a new ecu with upgraded software capable of detecting and properly responding to erroneous signals.

• Recall 1998007 [Canada]: Suspension
  The steer axle wheel bearing jam nut lock washer may not have been bent over the jam nut after the wheel bearings were adjusted. If this condition exists, the jam nut and the wheel bearing adjusting nut may back off the spindle, allowing the wheel and brake drum assembly to separate from the vehicle. Correction: vehicles will be inspected and if required, the steer axle wheel bearing will be adjusted and then the jam nut lock washer will be bent over the jam nut.

• Recall 1998118 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
  The electronic module that controls the daytime running lights (drl), and headlights may fail without warning resulting in the loss of the drl and headlight functions. Correction: the drl module will be replaced on affected vehicles.

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.

Common OBD Error codes specific to this vehicle.

• U0121 [1] Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module
• P0420 [1] Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
• P111C [1] P111C
• P040A [1] Exhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit
• P040B [1] Exhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit Range/Performance
• P1121 [1] Engine Coolant sensor out of range/ECT Sensor Out Of Self Test Range
• P009E [2] Fuel Pressure Relief Control Performance/Stuck Off
• P208E [2] Reductant Injection Valve Stuck Closed Bank 1 Unit 1
• P103B [2] P103B
• P2459 [2] Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration Frequency
• P0194 [1] Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor A Circuit Intermittent
• P249F [1] Excessive time to enter closed loop Diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration control
• P24A0 [1] Closed loop Diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration control, control limit reached – temperature too low
• P0128 [1] Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature)
• P226C [1] ISO/SAE Reserved
• P2002 [1] Diesel Particulate Filter Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1
• P24A4 [1] P24A4
• P10FE [1] P10FE
• P249C [1] Excessive time to enter closed loop reductant injection control
• P0422 [1] Main Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)