Exterior lightingRecall 02V-014 · 2000–2001 Volvo VNM

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recall 02V-014 covers 184 2000–2001 Volvo VNM for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on January 15, 2002.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1841 model

ReportedJan 15, 2002Owners notified Dec 12, 2001

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 02V014000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." TWO REFLECTORS ARE MISSING FROM THE END OF THE FRAME CROSSMEMBER.

The risk

AT NIGHT, IN A BOB-TAILED (NO TRAILER) CONDITION, THE REAR OF THE TRUCK MAY NOT BE AS VISIBLE TO VEHICLES FOLLOWING THE TRUCK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE TWO MISSING REFLECTORS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 12, 2001. 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.

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Volvo VNM2000, 2001

Built from June 5, 2000 to August 31, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.