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1994 VOLVO WCA Recall - Campaign #02V238000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1994 VOLVO WCA RECALL - #02V238000

RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : TAIL LIGHTS : SWITCH

CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE TWO TAIL LAMPS, BACK-UP LAMP,AND LICENSE TAG LAMP WERE MOUNTED ON INSUFFICIENTLY RIGID MOUNTS.

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Vehicle 1994 VOLVO WCA
Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Manufactured between 11/11/1990 - 7/17/2002
Recalled on 9/16/2002
Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Owners Notified on 10/31/2002
# Affected 5,532
Recalled for EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
Description CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE TWO TAIL LAMPS, BACK-UP LAMP,AND LICENSE TAG LAMP WERE MOUNTED ON INSUFFICIENTLY RIGID MOUNTS.
Consequences IT MAY NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER OF A REARWARD APPROACHING VEHICLE TO HAVE FULL VIEW OF THE LAMPS.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL ATTACH THE TWO TAIL LAMPS, BACK-UP LAMP, AND THE LICENSE TAP LAMP ON STIFFER BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 31, 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 1994 VOLVO WCA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

1994 VOLVO WCA Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION, LINES AND FITTINGS
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