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.
- 1996 Volvo VN2 complaints
- 1997 Volvo VN0 complaints
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.