2000 Volvo Volvo Truck Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2000 Volvo Volvo Truck. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 02V110000Apr 11, 2002208 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, air › Antilock
  Covers: Volvo Volvo Truck 1997–2001, VNL 1997–2001, VNM 1997–2001

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose of the towed vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: 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…

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• 00V131003May 30, 20003 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission
  Covers: Volvo Volvo Truck 2000

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

  Remedy: Eaton is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will replace the autoshift transmissions.

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