Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 86V050000

Exterior lighting: headlights

VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1986-04-01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 86V050000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
Vehicles affected
1,206
Reported to NHTSA
1986-04-01
Owners notified
1986-04-09

Defect description

TRUCKS WERE BUILT WITH HEADLAMPS WIRING HARNESSES WHICH MAY HAVE THE "UPPER BEAM"/"LOWER BEAM" WIRES REVERSED. THIS CAUSES THE TRUCKS NOT TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 108. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LAMPS WOULD USE THE UPPER BEAM FILAMENT WHEN OPERATED IN THE LOWER BEAM MODE. THIS MAY CAUSE VISUAL PROBLEMS TO THE ONCOMING DRIVER AND MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPAIR HEADLAMP WIRING TO ASSURE COMFORMANCE WITH FMVSS 108.

Notes

SYSTEM: HEADLAMPS/FMVSS 108.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS 26,000 LBS. GVWR AND GREATER.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Volvo N101986 1985 1984
Volvo N121986 1985 1984

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.