1990-2002 Volvo VNL, Volvo VNM and others recall: switch

Volvo Trucks North America Inc reported this safety recall on September 9, 2002. It covers about 5,532 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 5,532
reported: Sep 9, 2002
owners notified: Oct 31, 2002
related complaints: 3

Exterior lighting: tail lights: switch

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: It may not allow the driver of a rearward approaching vehicle to have full view of the lamps.
Remedy: 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 number 02V238000

Affected vehicles

Volvo VNL 1990-2002 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Volvo VNM 1990-2002 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Volvo Wca 1990-2002 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Volvo WG 1990-2002 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Volvo Wia 1990-2002 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about lights problems.

1999 Volvo VNL 2000 Volvo VNL 2001 Volvo VNL 2002 Volvo VNL 1999 Volvo VNM 2000 Volvo VNM 2001 Volvo VNM 2002 Volvo VNM 1999 Volvo Wca 2000 Volvo Wca 2001 Volvo Wca 2002 Volvo Wca

Questions about recall 02V238000

Is there a recall on the 1990-2002 Volvo VNL, Volvo VNM and others switch?

Yes. Recall 02V238000, reported on September 9, 2002, covers about 5,532 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V238000?

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.

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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