Make : VOLVO | Model : N10 | Year : 1984 |
Build Dates : 19840301 - 19860301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V050000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19860409 | Date Received by ODI: 19860401 | Date Added to Database: 19860424 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1206 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
TRUCKS WERE BUILT WITH HEADLAMPS WIRING HARNESSES WHICH MAY HAVE THE "UPPER BEAM"/"LOWER BEAM" WIRES REVERSED. THIS CAUSES THE TRUCKS NOT TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 108. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LAMPS WOULD USE THE UPPER BEAM FILAMENT WHEN OPERATED IN THE LOWER BEAM MODE. THIS MAY CAUSE VISUAL PROBLEMS TO THE ONCOMING DRIVER AND MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPAIR HEADLAMP WIRING TO ASSURE COMFORMANCE WITH FMVSS 108. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108 | |
Notes:
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