AUTOCAR RB2 1979: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| Make : AUTOCAR | Model : RB2 | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 1978-12-01 - 1979-01-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 79V089000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1979-11-02 | Date Received by ODI: 1979-04-05 | Date Added to Database: 1979-10-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America | ||
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| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 91 | ||
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Summary:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT", IN REGARD TO HEIGHT MOUNTING LOCATION REQUIREMENTS. THE REAR REFLEX REFLECTORS EXCEED THE MAXIMUM 60 INCH HEIGHT MOUNTING LOCATION REQUIREMENT. OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE IN A BOB-TAIL MODE OR PARKING IN OTHER THAN DAYLIGHT HOURS MAY CONVEY AN INCORRECT PERCEPTION TO MOTORISTS APPROACHING FROM THE REAR. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL, IF NECESSARY, THE PROPER COMPONENTS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108 | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK TRACTORS.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; REFLECTIVE DEVICES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DEFECT INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY OF A REAR-ENDCOLLISION WHICH CAN CAUSE VEHICLE DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: AS A PRECAUTION, VEHICLE SHOULD BE OPERATED ONLY WHEN COUPLED TO ATRAILER; LEAVE THE LIGHTS ON, OR MARK IT WITH A REFLECTIVE TRIANGLE WHENPARKED. |
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