| Make : VOLVO | Model : VN | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 19960308 - 19970130 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V033000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19970327 | Date Received by ODI: 19970303 | Date Added to Database: 19970320 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1035 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVER CAN BREAK OFF AT THE TRANSMISSION. |
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Consequence:
IF THE SHIFT LEVER FAILS, THE TRANSMISSION CANNOT BE SHIFTED AND THE VEHICLE CAN BECOME A HAZARD OR OBSTRUCTION TO OTHER DRIVERS. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVERS WITH NEW CONTROL LEVERS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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