Tires: beadRecall 99V-296 · 1998–1999 Volvo VNL

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recall 99V-296 covers 20 1998–1999 Volvo VNL for a tires: bead problem, reported to NHTSA on October 26, 1999.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected201 model

ReportedOct 26, 1999Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 99V296001 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL GENERAL S380A 295/75R22.5 LR G TIRES, SERIAL NOS. A3371E5488 THROUGH A3371E5089. THESE TIRES HAVE BEEN OVERCURED.

The risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE TIRE FAILURE.

What to do

The fix

CONTINENTAL GENERAL IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL EXCHANGE THE TIRE FOR AN IDENTICAL OR REASONABLY EQUIVALENT TIRE.

CONTINENTAL GENERAL HAS REPORTED THAT OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 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 CONTACT CONTINENTAL GENERAL AT 1-800-726-7113 OR 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 VNL1998, 1999

Built from October 10, 1998 to February 19, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.