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1999 VOLVO VNL Recall - Campaign #02V110000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1999 VOLVO VNL RECALL - #02V110000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : ANTILOCK

CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS", S5.1.6.3, "ANTILOCK POWER FOR TOWED VEHICLES." ELECTRICAL POWER FOR THE TRAILER ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) CAN BE DISRUPTED WHEN A SWITCH LOCATED ON THE VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS ACTIVATED TO CONTROL LIGHTING WITHIN THE TRAILER.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 1999 VOLVO VNL
Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Manufactured between 10/20/1997 - 11/1/2001
Recalled on 4/15/2002
Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Owners Notified on 4/29/2002
# Affected 208
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Description CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS", S5.1.6.3, "ANTILOCK POWER FOR TOWED VEHICLES." ELECTRICAL POWER FOR THE TRAILER ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) CAN BE DISRUPTED WHEN A SWITCH LOCATED ON THE VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS ACTIVATED TO CONTROL LIGHTING WITHIN THE TRAILER.
Consequences IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE OF THE TOWED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS WHICH WILL PROVIDE CONTINUOUS ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE TRAILER ABS WHENEVER THE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE ON OR RUN POSITION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 29, 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.
Notes ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1999 VOLVO VNL Recall for TIRES, BEAD

1999 VOLVO VNL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK

1999 VOLVO VNL Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS, SWITCH

1999 VOLVO VNL Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
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