1984 Volvo N12 Recalls

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April 24th, 1986
Recalled Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Recall Date
April 24th, 1986
Units Effected
1,206
NHTSA Campaign Number: 86V050000
Manufacturer: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufactured Begin Date: March 1st, 1984
Manufactured End Date: March 1st, 1986
Date of Owner Notification: April 9th, 1986

Defect Summary:
TRUCKS WERE BUILT WITH HEADLAMPS WIRING HARNESSES WHICH MAY HAVE THE "UPPER BEAM"/"LOWER BEAM" WIRES REVERSED. THIS CAUSES THE TRUCKS NOT TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 108. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LAMPS WOULD USE THE UPPER BEAM FILAMENT WHEN OPERATED IN THE LOWER BEAM MODE. THIS MAY CAUSE VISUAL PROBLEMS TO THE ONCOMING DRIVER AND MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:
REPAIR HEADLAMP WIRING TO ASSURE COMFORMANCE WITH FMVSS 108.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: HEADLAMPS/FMVSS 108.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS 26,000 LBS. GVWR AND GREATER.

Recall Comments

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