NHTSA Recall 97V127000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V127000; Date: Aug. 18, 1997
If the wheels locked up, the potential for a vehicle crash could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Volvo VN
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America Inc
Affected Units:: 278
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. A wire that connects the engine control module (ecu) to the automatic braking control system (abs) controller is missing. The engine brake can lock up the rear axle wheels on a slick pavement, and the abs would not prevent the lock up.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install the missing wiring circuit on the abs brakes.
Recall Notes:
Note:owner notification will begin by the end of September 1997. 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 truck 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: Sep 25, 1997
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