Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #02V110000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V110000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 208 affected units, VOLVO TRUCKS/FMVSS 121/ELECTRICAL POWER TO ABS, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems", s5.1.6.3, "antilock power for towed vehicles." electrical power for the trailer anti-lock braking system (abs) can be disrupted when a switch located on the vehicle instrument panel is activated to control lighting within the trailer.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a wiring harness which will provide continuous electrical power to the trailer abs whenever the ignition switch is in the on or run position. owner notification began april 29, 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V110000

Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

Report Received Date: 2002-04-11T00:00:00

Subject: Volvo trucks/fmvss 121/electrical power to abs

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 208

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems", s5.1.6.3, "antilock power for towed vehicles." electrical power for the trailer anti-lock braking system (abs) can be disrupted when a switch located on the vehicle instrument panel is activated to control lighting within the trailer.

Consequence Summary: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose of the towed vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a wiring harness which will provide continuous electrical power to the trailer abs whenever the ignition switch is in the on or run position. owner notification began april 29, 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-fttk.ypm2-kcyg

NHTSA ID: 02V110000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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