2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Posted on: 2002-04-15
Description
Certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems, s5.1.6.3, antilock power for towed vehicles. Electrical power for the trailer anti-lock braking system (abs) can be disrupted when a switch located on the vehicle instrument panel is activated to control lighting within the trailer.
Consequence
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose of the towed vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a wiring harness which will provide continuous electrical power to the trailer abs whenever the ignition switch is in the on or run position. Owner notification began april 29, 2002. 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 contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Posted on: 2000-05-30
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with eaton autoshift gen ii transmission assemblies. Due to a software problem in the transmission assemblies, the transmission will select the wrong gear.
Consequence
If an inappropriate gear is selected without the driver's knowledge, the vehicle will react differently than expected, possibly resulting in injury or crash.
Corrective Action
Eaton is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will replace the autoshift transmissions.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during june 2000.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 contact eaton at 1-888-880-0970 or volvo 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).