Model year record

1996 Volvo VN

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 7 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V033000

Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly

Component: Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly
Manufacturer: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Vehicles affected: 1,035
Reported to NHTSA: 1997-03-03
Owners notified: 1997-03-27

Defect description

THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVER CAN BREAK OFF AT THE TRANSMISSION.

Safety risk

IF THE SHIFT LEVER FAILS, THE TRANSMISSION CANNOT BE SHIFTED AND THE VEHICLE CAN BECOME A HAZARD OR OBSTRUCTION TO OTHER DRIVERS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVERS WITH NEW CONTROL LEVERS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Unknown or other	3	—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)	2	—
Suspension	2	—

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.