Recall 98V-092
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recalled the 1997 to 1998 Volvo VN: Exterior lighting (headlights, switch); Exterior lighting.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-092
- Reported
- May 4, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 2,329 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. The electronic module that controls the daytime running lights (drl) and headlights can fail without warning resulting in the loss of the drl and headlight functions.
The risk
If these lights fail, a visibility problem would occur increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the drl control module.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification is expected to begin during late may 1998.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 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Volvo VN 1997 to 1998