Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #02V014000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V014000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 184 affected units, VOLVO TRUCKS/FMVSS 108/REFLECTORS, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." two reflectors are missing from the end of the frame crossmember.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install the two missing reflectors. owner notification began december 12, 2001. 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V014000
Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
Report Received Date: 2002-01-15T00:00:00
Subject: Volvo trucks/fmvss 108/reflectors
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 184

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." two reflectors are missing from the end of the frame crossmember.
Consequence Summary: At night, in a bob-tailed (no trailer) condition, the rear of the truck may not be as visible to vehicles following the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install the two missing reflectors. owner notification began december 12, 2001. 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-725p-irbz.jcvt
NHTSA ID: 02V014000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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