Manual transmission: column shift assemblyRecall 97V-033 · 1996–1997 Volvo VN

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recall 97V-033 covers 1,035 1996–1997 Volvo VN for a manual transmission: column shift assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on March 3, 1997.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1,0351 model

ReportedMar 3, 1997Owners notified Mar 27, 1997

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 97V033000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVER CAN BREAK OFF AT THE TRANSMISSION.

The risk

IF THE SHIFT LEVER FAILS, THE TRANSMISSION CANNOT BE SHIFTED AND THE VEHICLE CAN BECOME A HAZARD OR OBSTRUCTION TO OTHER DRIVERS.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVERS WITH NEW CONTROL LEVERS.

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MARCH 25, 1997. NOTE: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 GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPORATION 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.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Volvo VN1996, 1997

Built from March 8, 1996 to January 30, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.