Auto Recalls for Consumers

1998 VOLVO AUTOCAR Recall - Campaign #99V078000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 VOLVO AUTOCAR RECALL - #99V078000

RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : COOLING SYSTEM : FAN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS ASSEMBLED BY EITHER VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPORATION OR VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC., AND WITH A 2,100 RPM DETROIT SERIES 60 ENGINE, AND A 32 INCH, 8 BLADE KYSOR ENGINE COOLING FAN. THE BLADES MAY SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY DURING FAN OPERATION AND FULL ENGINE RPM.

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Vehicle 1998 VOLVO AUTOCAR
Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Manufactured between 3/18/1994 - 12/10/1998
Recalled on 4/20/1999
Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Owners Notified on 4/23/1999
# Affected 382
Recalled for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS ASSEMBLED BY EITHER VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPORATION OR VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC., AND WITH A 2,100 RPM DETROIT SERIES 60 ENGINE, AND A 32 INCH, 8 BLADE KYSOR ENGINE COOLING FAN. THE BLADES MAY SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY DURING FAN OPERATION AND FULL ENGINE RPM.
Consequences THIS CONDITION POSES A HAZARD TO ANYONE WORKING OR STANDING IN THE AREA OF THE ENGINE COOLING FAN WITHOUT WARNING WHEN THE HOOD IS OPEN.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FACTORY INSTALLED ENGINE COOLING FAN.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 23, 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 CONTACT VOLVO 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).
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