Auto Recalls for Consumers

2001 VOLVO VNM Recall - Campaign #02V014000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2001 VOLVO VNM RECALL - #02V014000

RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." TWO REFLECTORS ARE MISSING FROM THE END OF THE FRAME CROSSMEMBER.

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Vehicle 2001 VOLVO VNM
Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Manufactured between 6/5/2000 - 8/31/2001
Recalled on 1/25/2002
Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Owners Notified on 12/12/2001
# Affected 184
Recalled for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Description CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." TWO REFLECTORS ARE MISSING FROM THE END OF THE FRAME CROSSMEMBER.
Consequences AT NIGHT, IN A BOB-TAILED (NO TRAILER) CONDITION, THE REAR OF THE TRUCK MAY NOT BE AS VISIBLE TO VEHICLES FOLLOWING THE TRUCK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE TWO MISSING REFLECTORS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 12, 2001. 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 2001 VOLVO VNM Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE

2001 VOLVO VNM Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK

2001 VOLVO VNM Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS, SWITCH

2001 VOLVO VNM Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT

2001 VOLVO VNM Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

2001 VOLVO VNM Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STARTER ASSEMBLY

2001 VOLVO VNM Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR

2001 VOLVO VNM Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, DRAG, LINK, CONNECTION
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