NHTSA Recall 02V310000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V310000; Date: Nov. 15, 2002
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Volvo VN
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America Inc
Affected Units:: 91
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Dec 19, 2002
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