1997 VOLVO VN RECALL - #98V092000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE ELECTRONIC MODULE THAT CONTROLS THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) AND HEADLIGHTS CAN FAIL WITHOUT WARNING RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF THE DRL AND HEADLIGHT FUNCTIONS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1997 VOLVO VN |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC |
| Manufactured between |
11/24/1997 - 4/17/1998 |
| Recalled on |
5/6/1998 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC |
| Owners Notified on |
5/30/1998 |
| # Affected |
2,329 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE ELECTRONIC MODULE THAT CONTROLS THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) AND HEADLIGHTS CAN FAIL WITHOUT WARNING RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF THE DRL AND HEADLIGHT FUNCTIONS. |
| Consequences |
IF THESE LIGHTS FAIL, A VISIBILITY PROBLEM WOULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRL CONTROL MODULE. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING LATE MAY 1998.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 1-800-528-6586.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1997 VOLVO VN Recall for POWER TRAIN, MANUAL TRANSMISSION, COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
1997 VOLVO VN Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
1997 VOLVO VN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1997 VOLVO VN Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, SWITCH
1997 VOLVO VN Recall for WHEELS, RIM
1997 VOLVO VN Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
1997 VOLVO VN Recall for PARKING BRAKE
1997 VOLVO VN Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1997 VOLVO VN Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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