The worst 1997 Volvo Autocar problems
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Recalls 1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks assembled by either volvo gm heavy truck corporation or volvo trucks north america, inc., and with a 2,100 RPM detroit series 60 engine, and a 32 inch, 8 blade kysor engine cooling fan. The blades may separate from the engine cooling fan assembly during fan operation and full engine RPM.
- Risk
- This condition poses a hazard to anyone working or standing in the area of the engine cooling fan without warning when the hood is open.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the factory installed engine cooling fan.
Recall number 99V078000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Volvo Autocar 26
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For...
- (Back Office)
- DTC U012100
- Programming Failure
- AMT Control Housing Bench Testing
- Volvo Chassis
- Volvo Chassis
- Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data...
- Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide
- DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide
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Questions about the 1997 Volvo Autocar
Is the 1997 Volvo Autocar reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Volvo Autocar.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Volvo Autocar?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1997 Volvo Autocar have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
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