Recall 97V127000: 1997 Volvo VN

Report received

Aug 18, 1997

Manufacturer

Volvo trucks north america inc

Potentially affected

278vehicles

Model years

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

Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. A wire that connects the engine control module (ecu) to the automatic braking control system (abs) controller is missing. The engine brake can lock up the rear axle wheels on a slick pavement, and the abs would not prevent the lock up.

Possible consequence

If the wheels locked up, the potential for a vehicle crash could occur.

Remedy

Dealers will install the missing wiring circuit on the abs brakes.

Affected model years

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

• 1997 Volvo VN0 complaints