NHTSA Recall 02V110000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V110000; Date: Apr. 11, 2002
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose of the towed vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Volvo VNL; 1998 Volvo VNL; 1999 Volvo VNL; 2000 Volvo VNL; 2001 Volvo VNL; 1997 Volvo VNM; 1998 Volvo VNM; 1999 Volvo VNM; 2000 Volvo VNM; 2001 Volvo VNM; 1997 Volvo Volvo Truck; 1998 Volvo Volvo Truck; 1999 Volvo Volvo Truck; 2000 Volvo Volvo Truck; 2001 Volvo Volvo Truck
Component: Service Brakes, Air:antilock
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America Inc
Affected Units:: 208
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 29, 2002
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