Volvo Wg 1996
Model Wg made in 1996 by Volvo got 6 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and service brakes, air.
Model 1996
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 | |||||
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
02V238000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 11/11/1990 to 07/17/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 5532 | 10/31/2002 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 09/09/2002 | 09/16/2002 | 571 | 108 | |||||
Defect Summary | Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. the two tail lamps, back-up lamp,and license tag lamp were mounted on insufficiently rigid mounts. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | It may not allow the driver of a rearward approaching vehicle to have full view of the lamps. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will attach the two tail lamps, back-up lamp, and the license tap lamp on stiffer brackets. owner notification began october 31, 2002. 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
96V095000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 08/01/1994 to 02/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 771 | 04/23/1996 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 03/23/1996 | 06/11/1996 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The traction solenoid exhaust can be obstructed due to inadequate drainage and a build-up of road contamination between the mounting bracket and the solenoid housing. the obstructed exhaust prevents the relay valve control air pressure from venting after a differential braking traction event. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition would keep the rear axle service brakes applied without any brake pedal movement by the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the suspect valve and install a new valve that has a modified solenoid housing which will allow for sufficient drainage and a new valve mounting bracket with increased height to reduce entry of contamination. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: brakes; air systems. vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks equipped with a bendix atr traction relay valve. note: 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 gm heavy truck at 1-800-528-6586. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
96V038000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 08/01/1995 to 02/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 1303 | 02/27/1996 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 02/22/1996 | 02/28/1996 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 vehicles built with a volvo 5.7 (12,500 lbs) front steering axle. due to hydrogen embrittlement, the front steering axle king pins could have broken during assembly. continued operation of a vehicle with a broken king pin could allow the pin to work loose. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition can cause erratic steering resulting in loss of steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the vehicles for a broken king pin and replace the king pins if broken. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | 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 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
STRUCTURE - BODY | ||||||||||||||||
97V023000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 11/11/1996 to 01/29/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 1928 | 02/28/1997 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 02/24/1997 | 02/26/1997 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Warning labels identifying the climbing sequence and process were omitted. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Persons not using the sequence and process during cab entry or exit or when using the optional back of cab access may slip and/or fall causing personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Volvo heavy truck will be providing warning labels to be installed by owners on their trucks. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin march 18, 1997. notes:owners who do not receive the warning label free of charge within a reasonable time should contact volvo gm heavy duty truck at 1-910-393-2000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB | ||||||||||||||||
97V196004 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 08/12/1996 to 12/07/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 39 | 01/26/1998 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 12/31/1997 | 01/05/1998 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell ff980 series front axle. the front axle hub flange can develop cracks due to high stress levels. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Cracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin january 26, 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 fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION - LINES AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
98V255000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 10/01/1986 to 07/13/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 95013 | 11/27/1998 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 10/14/1998 | 10/15/1998 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. the air suspension control valve supply line was not plumbed through an air pressure protection valve. in the event of a failure, there would be loss of air pressure in the 'b' system air reservoir that supplies air pressure for the front steer axle brakes. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition would result in increased stopping distances. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began during november 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 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). |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
234/003 | 01/01/1997 | 51159 | Installation fuel return line restriction fittings. *tw | 06/27/1997 |