Structure: bodyRecall 97V-023 · Volvo vehicles

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recall 97V-023 covers 1,928 Volvo vehicles for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on February 24, 1997.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1,9283 models

ReportedFeb 24, 1997Owners notified Feb 28, 1997

Complaints since4Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 97V023000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

WARNING LABELS IDENTIFYING THE CLIMBING SEQUENCE AND PROCESS WERE OMITTED.

The risk

PERSONS NOT USING THE SEQUENCE AND PROCESS DURING CAB ENTRY OR EXIT OR WHEN USING THE OPTIONAL BACK OF CAB ACCESS MAY SLIP AND/OR FALL CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.

What to do

The fix

VOLVO HEAVY TRUCK WILL BE PROVIDING WARNING LABELS TO BE INSTALLED BY OWNERS ON THEIR TRUCKS.

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MARCH 18, 1997. NOTES:OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE WARNING LABEL FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO GM HEAVY DUTY TRUCK AT 1-910-393-2000.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Volvo WCA1996, 1997

Volvo WG1996, 1997

Volvo WIA1996, 1997

Built from November 11, 1996 to January 29, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.