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2003 VOLVO VHD
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STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
NHTSA Campaign No. 04V078000
Defect Summary:ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE PINCH BOLT ATTACHING THE STEERING DRAG LINK TO THE PITMAN ARM MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED.
Consequence Summary:THE BOLT COULD LOOSEN ALLOWING THE DRAG LINK AND PITMAN ARM TO SEPARATE, RESULTING IN UNCONTROLLABLE STEERING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW PINCH BOLT AND TIGHTEN TO THE REQUIRED TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date of Manufacturing:20030801
End Date of Manufacturing:20031125
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:92
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:20040302
Recall Initiator:MFR
Manufacturer that Filed Report:VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Report Received Date:20040213
Record Creation Date:20040302
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:54707

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
NHTSA Campaign No. 04V457000
Defect Summary:ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH VALEO WIPER SYSTEMS, THE WIPER MOTOR MAY BE SUSCEPTIVE TO SALT INTRUSION THAT COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE THE CONNECTOR OVERHEATS TO A POINT WHERE THE CONNECTOR COULD IGNITE.
Consequence Summary:IF THIS OCCURS, EXCESSIVE HEAT AND SMOKE COULD RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.
Corrective Summary:DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE CONNECTOR PLATE ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. PHASE 2 OF THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date of Manufacturing:20000701
End Date of Manufacturing:20040611
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:56154
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:20041101
Recall Initiator:MFR
Manufacturer that Filed Report:VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Report Received Date:20040917
Record Creation Date:20040922
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:54703

WHEELS
NHTSA Campaign No. 06V213000
Defect Summary:ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE WHEEL SPACER MAY BECOME DISTORTED FROM HEAT WHICH POTENTIALLY COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF CLAMP THAT MAY RESULT IN LOOSE WHEEL NUTS.
Consequence Summary:IF THE WHEEL NUTS LOOSEN FOR ANY REASON, DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL STUDS AND WHEEL MAY OCCUR, AND MAY LEAD TO A COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE WHEELS FROM THE TRUCK WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary:DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEEL SPACERS AND THE WHEEL EQUIPMENT (WHEELS,STUDS, AND HUB) WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date of Manufacturing:20011201
End Date of Manufacturing:20050630
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:873
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:20060626
Recall Initiator:ODI
Manufacturer that Filed Report:VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Report Received Date:20060614
Record Creation Date:20060614
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:38486

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign No. 06V021000
Defect Summary:ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH D12D ENGINES, THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) COOLER INLET PIPES OR THE PIPES THAT CONNECT THE EGR VALVES TO THE COOLER MAY CRACK OR BREAK.
Consequence Summary:IF THE PIPES OR THE COOLER INLET PIPES FAIL AND ARE LEFT UNTREATED, THE AIR CLEANER AND INNER FENDER MAY BE SUBJECT TO HOT EXHAUST GASES, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Corrective Summary:DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE EGR COOLER PIPES AS REQUIRED AND INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER WAS MAILED ON FEBRUARY 17, 2006, TO ADVISE ON PRECAUTIONS THAT THE OWNER CAN TAKE UNTIL PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. OWNERS ARE BEING NOTIFIED STARTING MARCH 3, 2006, THAT PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date of Manufacturing:20021101
End Date of Manufacturing:20060131
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:33102
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:20060303
Recall Initiator:MFR
Manufacturer that Filed Report:VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Report Received Date:20060126
Record Creation Date:20060126
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:38447

SEATS
NHTSA Campaign No. 04V404000
Defect Summary:CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, 'SEATING SYSTEMS.' THE BENCH SEAT, AS INSTALLED, DOES NOT THE SEAT PULL REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence Summary:THE SEAT ANCHORAGE TO THE FLOOR MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO RETAIN THE ADJUSTED SEATING POSITION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVEN TOF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE BENCH SEAT WITH A DIFFERENT BRAND OF SEAT. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date of Manufacturing:20030101
End Date of Manufacturing:20031031
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:126
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:20041101
Recall Initiator:MFR
Manufacturer that Filed Report:VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Report Received Date:20040812
Record Creation Date:20040819
Regulation Part Number:571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:207
Caroops Record ID:38260

TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign No. 03V204000
Defect Summary:ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH JOST INTERNATIONAL JSK 37U SERIES FIFTH WHEELS, A FATIGUE CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE BRACKET PIN WELD UNDER CERTAIN LOADING CONDITIONS.
Consequence Summary:IF LEFT UNDETECTED OR CORRECTED IT COULD LEAD TO THE SEPARATION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL TOP PLATE FROM ITS MOUNTING STRUCTURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKET PINS AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT JOST INTERNATIONAL AT 616-846-7700 OR BY EMAIL TO RECALL@JOSTINTERNATIONAL.COM OR VOLVO TRUCK AT 800-528-6586.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date of Manufacturing:20010102
End Date of Manufacturing:20030411
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:1275
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:
Recall Initiator:MFR
Manufacturer that Filed Report:VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Report Received Date:20030530
Record Creation Date:20030606
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:10250

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
NHTSA Campaign No. 03V108000
Defect Summary:CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL TWO-MAN PASSENGER BENCH SEAT FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, ¿SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES.¿ ON THE TWO-MAN PASSENGER BENCH SEAT INBOARD (CENTER) POSITION, SEAT BELT D-RING MOUNTING BRACKET WELDNUT, THE WELD IS NOT SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE SEAT BELT PULL REQUIREMENTS .
Consequence Summary:THESE TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS.
Corrective Summary:DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT D-RING MOUNTING BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date of Manufacturing:20001215
End Date of Manufacturing:20030203
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:396
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:20030407
Recall Initiator:MFR
Manufacturer that Filed Report:VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Report Received Date:20030320
Record Creation Date:20030321
Regulation Part Number:571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:210 S4.2.2
Caroops Record ID:10159

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA Campaign No. 04V077000
Defect Summary:ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE ASSEMBLED ENGINE PRE-HEATER JUMPER WIRING HARNESS WAS INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED.
Consequence Summary:THE ENGINE PRE-HEATER COULD OVERHEAT RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE PRE-HEATER AND OTHER ENGINE HEAT SENSITIVE COMPONENTS NEAR THE PRE-HEATER AND THE ABILITY TO RE-START THE ENGINE COULD BE COMPROMISED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE AFFECTED CIRCUITS IN THE JUMPER WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date of Manufacturing:20021114
End Date of Manufacturing:20031006
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:2112
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:20040308
Recall Initiator:MFR
Manufacturer that Filed Report:VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Report Received Date:20040213
Record Creation Date:20040302
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:10084

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