Recall 99V-296
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recalled the 1998 to 1999 Volvo VNL: Tires (bead).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-296
- Reported
- October 26, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 20 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with continental general s380a 295/75r22.5 lr g tires, serial nos. A3371e5488 through a3371e5089. These tires have been overcured.
The risk
This condition can cause tire failure.
The fix
Continental general is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will exchange the tire for an identical or reasonably equivalent tire.
Notes from the manufacturer
Continental general has reported that owner notification began september 28, 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 continental general at 1-[removed] or 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 VNL 1998 to 1999