VOLVO N12 1986: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V050000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | N12 | 1986 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1986-04-09 | 1986-04-01 | 1986-04-24 |
Production Dates: 1984-03-01 - 1986-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1206
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
TRUCKS WERE BUILT WITH HEADLAMPS WIRING HARNESSES WHICH MAY HAVE THE "UPPER BEAM"/"LOWER BEAM" WIRES REVERSED. THIS CAUSES THE TRUCKS NOT TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 108. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LAMPS WOULD USE THE UPPER BEAM FILAMENT WHEN OPERATED IN THE LOWER BEAM MODE. THIS MAY CAUSE VISUAL PROBLEMS TO THE ONCOMING DRIVER AND MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
REPAIR HEADLAMP WIRING TO ASSURE COMFORMANCE WITH FMVSS 108.
SYSTEM: HEADLAMPS/FMVSS 108.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS 26,000 LBS. GVWR AND GREATER.
