1997 Volvo VN recall: labels
Volvo Trucks North America Inc reported this safety recall on November 15, 2002. It covers about 91 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 91
- reported
- Nov 15, 2002
- owners notified
- Dec 19, 2002
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 02V310000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 02V310000
Is there a recall on the 1997 Volvo VN labels?
Yes. Recall 02V310000, reported on November 15, 2002, covers about 91 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V310000?
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.
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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