Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #99V274000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V274000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 59 affected units, VOLVO TRUCKS/FMVSS 121/ABS POWER CIRCUIT, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks. the antilock brake system (abs) wire in the trailer cable junction box at the end of the frame may not contain power for the trailer abs as required by fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."

Corrective Action

Dealers will install the electrical circuit required to activate the center pin of the trailer cable circuit.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V274000

Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

Report Received Date: 1999-10-12T00:00:00

Subject: Volvo trucks/fmvss 121/abs power circuit

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 59

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RVXX9906

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks. the antilock brake system (abs) wire in the trailer cable junction box at the end of the frame may not contain power for the trailer abs as required by fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."

Consequence Summary: Under a heavy brake application (lock up), a non-functioning trailer abs could allow the trailer to skid, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install the electrical circuit required to activate the center pin of the trailer cable circuit.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-biiv_kk9j-i6w4

NHTSA ID: 99V274000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1741512641

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Updated At: 1741512641

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