1997 VOLVO VN RECALL - #97V127000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. A WIRE THAT CONNECTS THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU) TO THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING CONTROL SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROLLER IS MISSING. THE ENGINE BRAKE CAN LOCK UP THE REAR AXLE WHEELS ON A SLICK PAVEMENT, AND THE ABS WOULD NOT PREVENT THE LOCK UP.
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| Vehicle |
1997 VOLVO VN |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC |
| Manufactured between |
5/5/1997 - 7/23/1997 |
| Recalled on |
8/28/1997 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC |
| Owners Notified on |
9/25/1997 |
| # Affected |
278 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. A WIRE THAT CONNECTS THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU) TO THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING CONTROL SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROLLER IS MISSING. THE ENGINE BRAKE CAN LOCK UP THE REAR AXLE WHEELS ON A SLICK PAVEMENT, AND THE ABS WOULD NOT PREVENT THE LOCK UP. |
| Consequences |
IF THE WHEELS LOCKED UP, THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE MISSING WIRING CIRCUIT ON THE ABS BRAKES. |
| Notes |
NOTE:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN BY THE END OF SEPTEMBER 1997. 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--910-393-2000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| 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 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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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