NHTSA Recall 99V274000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V274000; Date: Oct. 12, 1999
Under a heavy brake application (lock up), a non-functioning trailer abs could allow the trailer to skid, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Volvo WAH
Component: Trailer Hitche
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America Inc
Affected Units:: 59
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks. The antilock brake system (abs) wire in the trailer cable junction box at the end of the frame may not contain power for the trailer abs as required by fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will install the electrical circuit required to activate the center pin of the trailer cable circuit.
Recall Notes:
Volvo trucks recall no. Rvxx9906. Owner notification began November 12, 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 contactvolvo 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 12, 1999
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