Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #02V238000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V238000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 5,532 affected units, VOLVO TRUCKS/FMVSS 108/LAMP MOUNTING, 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 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V238000

Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

Report Received Date: 2002-09-09T00:00:00

Subject: Volvo trucks/fmvss 108/lamp mounting

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 5,532

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 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 Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 02V238000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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