1999 Volvo Wah recall: trailer hitches
Volvo Trucks North America Inc reported this safety recall on October 12, 1999. It covers about 59 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 59
- reported
- Oct 12, 1999
- owners notified
- Nov 12, 1999
Trailer hitches
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- Under a heavy brake application (lock up), a non-functioning trailer ABS could allow the trailer to skid, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install the electrical circuit required to activate the center pin of the trailer cable circuit.
Recall number 99V274000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 99V274000
Is there a recall on the 1999 Volvo Wah trailer hitches?
Yes. Recall 99V274000, reported on October 12, 1999, covers about 59 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V274000?
Dealers will install the electrical circuit required to activate the center pin of the trailer cable circuit.
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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