| Make : VOLVO | Model : VN | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19980915 - 19990712 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V225000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990927 | Date Received by ODI: 19990818 | Date Added to Database: 19990830 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX9904 | ||
| Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 352 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN ESPAR COMPACT HEATER MOUNTED IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT. THE FUEL-METERING PUMP THAT SUPPLIES FUEL TO THE COMPACT HEATER IS NOT WIRED THROUGH A ROLLOVER PROTECTION SWITCH. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH 49 CFR 393.77, "HEATERS." |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ROLLOVER, AND THE COMPACT HEATER WAS IN OPERATION, FUEL WOULD STILL BE SUPPLIED TO THE HEATER CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL WIRE THE FUEL-METERING PUMP THROUGH A ROLLOVER PROTECTION SWITCH. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 393 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 77 | |
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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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