NHTSA Recall 97V033000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V033000; Date: Mar. 3, 1997
If the shift lever fails, the transmission cannot be shifted and the vehicle can become a hazard or obstruction to other drivers.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Volvo VN; 1997 Volvo VN
Component: Power Train:manual Transmission:column Shift Assembly
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America Inc
Affected Units:: 1,035
Recall Summary:
The transmission shift control lever can break off at the transmission.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace these transmission shift control levers with new control levers.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 27, 1997
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