1998 VOLVO VN Recall - Campaign #98V092000

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1998 VOLVO VN RECALL - #98V092000

RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : HEADLIGHTS : SWITCH

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 1998 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:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH 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 1998 VOLVO VN Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1998 VOLVO VN Recall for WHEELS, RIM 1998 VOLVO VN Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES 1998 VOLVO VN Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 1998 VOLVO VN Recall for PARKING BRAKE 1998 VOLVO VN Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS