VOLVO VNL 1998: TIRES:BEAD
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V296001
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VNL | 1998 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1999-10-26 | 1999-10-29 |
Production Dates: 1998-10-10 - 1999-02-19
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Component: TIRES:BEAD
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 20
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE TIRE FAILURE.
CONTINENTAL GENERAL IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL EXCHANGE THE TIRE FOR AN IDENTICAL OR REASONABLY EQUIVALENT TIRE.
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 1-800-726-7113 OR VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
