2000-2001 Volvo VNM recall: exterior lighting
Volvo Trucks North America Inc reported this safety recall on January 15, 2002. It covers about 184 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 184
- reported
- Jan 15, 2002
- owners notified
- Dec 12, 2001
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 02V014000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 02V014000
Is there a recall on the 2000-2001 Volvo VNM exterior lighting?
Yes. Recall 02V014000, reported on January 15, 2002, covers about 184 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V014000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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