Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1997-08-18.
Recall campaignNHTSA 97V127000
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Vehicles affected
278
Reported to NHTSA
1997-08-18
Owners notified
1997-09-25
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. A WIRE THAT CONNECTS THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU) TO THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING CONTROL SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROLLER IS MISSING. THE ENGINE BRAKE CAN LOCK UP THE REAR AXLE WHEELS ON A SLICK PAVEMENT, AND THE ABS WOULD NOT PREVENT THE LOCK UP.
Safety risk
IF THE WHEELS LOCKED UP, THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE MISSING WIRING CIRCUIT ON THE ABS BRAKES.
Notes
NOTE:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN BY THE END OF SEPTEMBER 1997. 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 TRUCK AT 1--910-393-2000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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.