Auto Recalls for Consumers

1998 VOLVO VN Recall - Campaign #99V225000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 VOLVO VN RECALL - #99V225000

RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN ESPAR COMPACT HEATER MOUNTED IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT. THE FUEL-METERING PUMP THAT SUPPLIES FUEL TO THE COMPACT HEATER IS NOT WIRED THROUGH A ROLLOVER PROTECTION SWITCH. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH 49 CFR 393.77, "HEATERS."

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Vehicle 1998 VOLVO VN
Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Manufactured between 9/15/1998 - 7/12/1999
Recalled on 8/30/1999
Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Owners Notified on 9/27/1999
# Affected 352
Recalled for VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN ESPAR COMPACT HEATER MOUNTED IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT. THE FUEL-METERING PUMP THAT SUPPLIES FUEL TO THE COMPACT HEATER IS NOT WIRED THROUGH A ROLLOVER PROTECTION SWITCH. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH 49 CFR 393.77, "HEATERS."
Consequences IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ROLLOVER, AND THE COMPACT HEATER WAS IN OPERATION, FUEL WOULD STILL BE SUPPLIED TO THE HEATER CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL WIRE THE FUEL-METERING PUMP THROUGH A ROLLOVER PROTECTION SWITCH.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 1999.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.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 EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, SWITCH

1998 VOLVO VN Recall for WHEELS, RIM

1998 VOLVO VN Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES

1998 VOLVO VN Recall for PARKING BRAKE

1998 VOLVO VN Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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