Make : VOLVO | Model : VN | Year : 1997 |
Build Dates : 19970505 - 19970723 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V127000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19970925 | Date Received by ODI: 19970818 | Date Added to Database: 19970828 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 278 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. A WIRE THAT CONNECTS THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU) TO THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING CONTROL SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROLLER IS MISSING. THE ENGINE BRAKE CAN LOCK UP THE REAR AXLE WHEELS ON A SLICK PAVEMENT, AND THE ABS WOULD NOT PREVENT THE LOCK UP. |
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Consequence:
IF THE WHEELS LOCKED UP, THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE MISSING WIRING CIRCUIT ON THE ABS BRAKES. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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