VOLVO VN 1997: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V033000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VN | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-03-27 | 1997-03-03 | 1997-03-20 |
Production Dates: 1996-03-08 - 1997-01-30
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1035
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVER CAN BREAK OFF AT THE TRANSMISSION.
IF THE SHIFT LEVER FAILS, THE TRANSMISSION CANNOT BE SHIFTED AND THE VEHICLE CAN BECOME A HAZARD OR OBSTRUCTION TO OTHER DRIVERS.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVERS WITH NEW CONTROL LEVERS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MARCH 25, 1997. NOTE: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 GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPORATION AT 1-910-393-2000.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
