Recall 99V-078
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recalled the 1994 to 1998 Volvo Autocar and 1 other model: Engine and engine cooling (cooling system, fan).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-078
- Reported
- April 13, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 382 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks assembled by either volvo GM heavy truck corporation or volvo trucks north america, inc., and with a 2,100 RPM detroit series 60 engine, and a 32 inch, 8 blade kysor engine cooling fan. The blades may separate from the engine cooling fan assembly during fan operation and full engine RPM.
The risk
This condition poses a hazard to anyone working or standing in the area of the engine cooling fan without warning when the hood is open.
The fix
Dealers will replace the factory installed engine cooling fan.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began april 23, 1999.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 trucks 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 Autocar 1994 to 1998
- Volvo Volvo Truck 1994 to 1998