Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #02V310000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V310000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 91 affected units, VOLVO TRUCKS/FMVSS 120/GAWR INFORMATION, component: EQUIPMENT, 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. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the weight certification label which contains front gross axle weight rating (gawr) information does not accurately reflect the actual front gross axle weight.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install new front steer axle tires and new certification label stating the new front steer axle weight rating. owner notification began december 19, 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: 02V310000
Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
Report Received Date: 2002-11-15T00:00:00
Subject: Volvo trucks/fmvss 120/gawr information
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 91

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RVXX0206
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the weight certification label which contains front gross axle weight rating (gawr) information does not accurately reflect the actual front gross axle weight.
Consequence Summary: When operating bobtail with full fuel tanks and two occupants with an allowance for personal belongings, the actual gross axle weight may exceed the stated rating found on the weight certification label.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install new front steer axle tires and new certification label stating the new front steer axle weight rating. owner notification began december 19, 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-3yd9_j3r8.2q6b
NHTSA ID: 02V310000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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