VOLVO VNM 2001: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V014000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VNM | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-12-12 | 2002-01-15 | 2002-01-25 |
Production Dates: 2000-06-05 - 2001-08-31
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 184
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." TWO REFLECTORS ARE MISSING FROM THE END OF THE FRAME CROSSMEMBER.
AT NIGHT, IN A BOB-TAILED "NO TRAILER" CONDITION, THE REAR OF THE TRUCK MAY NOT BE AS VISIBLE TO VEHICLES FOLLOWING THE TRUCK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE TWO MISSING REFLECTORS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 12, 2001. 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 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'.
