Recall 97V-127
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recalled the 1997 Volvo VN: Service brakes, hydraulic (antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-127
- Reported
- August 18, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 278 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
If the wheels locked up, the potential for a vehicle crash could occur.
The fix
Dealers will install the missing wiring circuit on the ABS brakes.
Notes from the manufacturer
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--[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Volvo VN 1997