Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V092000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 11/24/1997 to 04/17/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 2329 | 05/30/1998 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 05/04/1998 | 05/06/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If these lights fail, a visibility problem would occur increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states the drive axle shocks and torque arm were replaced, the air dryer was rebuilt, the hood shock,the dash dimmer switch and cab blower motor were also replaced.*jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states the dash light dimmer switch was replaced, driver sunvisor was replaced, a new starter and all shocks were replaced.*jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer stated the cab visor light, right front wheel seal and bearings, tractor protection valve, seat valve torque arm and hood release, bad air dryer and proportion were all replaced.*jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer stated the seat valve, turn signal switch, clutch and clutch master cylinder were all replaced.*jb | |||