VOLVO WAH 1999: TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V274000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | WAH | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-11-12 | 1999-10-12 | 1999-10-26 |
Production Dates: 1999-03-17 - 1999-08-13
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX9906
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 59
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM "ABS" WIRE IN THE TRAILER CABLE JUNCTION BOX AT THE END OF THE FRAME MAY NOT CONTAIN POWER FOR THE TRAILER ABS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
UNDER A HEAVY BRAKE APPLICATION "LOCK UP", A NON-FUNCTIONING TRAILER ABS COULD ALLOW THE TRAILER TO SKID, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT REQUIRED TO ACTIVATE THE CENTER PIN OF THE TRAILER CABLE CIRCUIT.
VOLVO TRUCKS RECALL NO. RVXX9906.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 12, 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 CONTACTVOLVO 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'.
