Recall 97V-033
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recalled the 1996 to 1997 Volvo VN: Power train (manual transmission, column shift assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-033
- Reported
- March 3, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 1,035 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The transmission shift control lever can break off at the transmission.
The risk
If the shift lever fails, the transmission cannot be shifted and the vehicle can become a hazard or obstruction to other drivers.
The fix
Dealers will replace these transmission shift control levers with new control levers.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin march 25, 1997. Note: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 GM heavy truck corporation at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Volvo VN 1996 to 1997