1996-1997 Volvo VN recall: column shift assembly

Volvo Trucks North America Inc reported this safety recall on March 3, 1997. It covers about 1,035 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 1,035
reported: Mar 3, 1997
owners notified: Mar 27, 1997

Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly

What is wrong: The transmission shift control lever can break off at the transmission.
Risk: If the shift lever fails, the transmission cannot be shifted and the vehicle can become a hazard or obstruction to other drivers.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these transmission shift control levers with new control levers.

Recall number 97V033000

Affected vehicles

Volvo VN 1996-1997 1996 1997

Questions about recall 97V033000

Is there a recall on the 1996-1997 Volvo VN column shift assembly?

Yes. Recall 97V033000, reported on March 3, 1997, covers about 1,035 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 97V033000?

Dealers will replace these transmission shift control levers with new control levers.

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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