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Recall campaign97V033000

Recall 97V033000: 1996–1997 Volvo VN

Power train › Manual transmission › Column shift assembly
Report received
Mar 3, 1997
Manufacturer
Volvo trucks north america inc
Potentially affected
1,035vehicles
Model years
1996–1997

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The transmission shift control lever can break off at the transmission.

Possible consequence

If the shift lever fails, the transmission cannot be shifted and the vehicle can become a hazard or obstruction to other drivers.

Remedy

Dealers will replace these transmission shift control levers with new control levers.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.