Volvo Volvo Truck 1997

• Recall 3133 [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).

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• Recall 9800 [USA]: If not identified and corrected, engine speed control could be lost due to rivet disengagement.
  Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar 3116 mechanically unit injected diesel engines. The governor of the engine controls the unit injector fueling by way of a control assembly. In this assembly, a link to the governor is joined to the control rod using a rivet. This rivet can loosen and then wear resulting in engine speed instability.
  caterpillar is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will inspect the control assembly and replaced if necessary.
  owner notification is expected to begin during july 1999.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 caterpillar at 1-309-675-5658. 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 11617 [USA]: This condition poses a hazard to anyone working or standing in the area of the engine cooling fan without warning when the hood is open.
  Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks assembled by either volvo gm heavy truck corporation or volvo trucks north america, inc., and with a 2,100 rpm detroit series 60 engine, and a 32 inch, 8 blade kysor engine cooling fan. The blades may separate from the engine cooling fan assembly during fan operation and full engine rpm.
  dealers will replace the factory installed engine cooling fan.
  owner notification began april 23, 1999.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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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.

Left front tire went flat due to separation of side wall. Other two tires are beginning to crack. Size 195/60r15,dot#fudachyx276. *ak the other two tires had to be replaced due to the inspection showing steel from the belts were coming through the side walls. The tires are michelin mxv4. *jg

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

Vehicle had a defective engine and while driving the consumer experienced a loss of steering, the consumer received the vehicle back with numerous damages after the repairs were made and none of the repairs were covered by warranty. *slc

Driver's seat lumbar support control failed. *yc

Seat belt buckle failed. *yc

A piece of plastic foil dropped off and flew back at 75mph from the bottom of vehicle with no indication, the air handling system that scoops the air is where the piece came from. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak

Steer tires worn out prematurely. Plus excessive vibrations between 35 & 50 mph.

Vehicle is experiencing problems with vibration and the bolt holes in the spring hangers are too big and one of the u-bolts are misaligned. *jg *dt

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• U0121 [1] Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module
• P1058 [1] P1058
• P0420 [1] Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)