Trailer hitchesRecall 99V-274 · 1999 Volvo WAH

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recall 99V-274 covers 59 1999 Volvo WAH for a trailer hitches problem, reported to NHTSA on October 12, 1999.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected591 model

ReportedOct 12, 1999Owners notified Nov 12, 1999

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 99V274000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WIRE IN THE TRAILER CABLE JUNCTION BOX AT THE END OF THE FRAME MAY NOT CONTAIN POWER FOR THE TRAILER ABS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."

The risk

UNDER A HEAVY BRAKE APPLICATION (LOCK UP), A NON-FUNCTIONING TRAILER ABS COULD ALLOW THE TRAILER TO SKID, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT REQUIRED TO ACTIVATE THE CENTER PIN OF THE TRAILER CABLE CIRCUIT.

VOLVO TRUCKS RECALL NO. RVXX9906.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 12, 1999. 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 CONTACTVOLVO 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 WAH1999

Built from March 17, 1999 to August 13, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.