Recall 99V274000: 1999 Volvo WAH

Report received

Oct 12, 1999

Manufacturer

Volvo trucks north america inc

Potentially affected

59vehicles

Model years

1999

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: heavy duty class 8 trucks. The antilock brake system (abs) wire in the trailer cable junction box at the end of the frame may not contain power for the trailer abs as required by fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."

Possible consequence

Under a heavy brake application (lock up), a non-functioning trailer abs could allow the trailer to skid, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install the electrical circuit required to activate the center pin of the trailer cable circuit.

Affected model years

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

• 1999 Volvo WAH1 complaints