Auto Recalls for Consumers

1997 VOLVO VN Recall - Campaign #98V092000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

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.

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Vehicle 1997 VOLVO VN
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
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

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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

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1997 VOLVO VN Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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