1999 VOLVO VOLVO TRUCK Recall

Campaign:: 02V110000 on 04/14/2002
Component:: Service brakes, air:antilock
Manufactured:: 10/19/1997 - 10/31/2001
Affected:: 208
Defect:: Certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems", s5.1.6.3, "antilock power for towed vehicles." electrical power for the trailer anti-lock braking system (abs) can be disrupted when a switch located on the vehicle instrument panel is activated to control lighting within the trailer.
Consequence:: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose of the towed vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:: Dealers will install a wiring harness which will provide continuous electrical power to the trailer abs whenever the ignition switch is in the on or run position. owner notification began april 29, 2002. 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 trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Notes:: Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1999 VOLVO VOLVO TRUCK TSBs (3)

Bulletin:: FSB-255-014
Component:: 061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
Summary:: Volvo truck: when replacing or reinstalling a turbocharger on a volvo d16f engine, the existing mounting hardware (studs, gasket, spacer sleeves and flange nuts) must be replaced. no model or model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:: FSB-258-009
Component:: 061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
Summary:: Volvo truck: discharge recirculation valve (drv) air line service kit 21377589 has been developed for the repair or replacement of drv air line on volvo d11f engines. no models or model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:: SB-265-006
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Volvo truck: whenever a thermostat cover has been removed from a volvo d11, d13 and d16 engine, the two step tightening procedure outlined below must be used to reinstall the cover. no models or model years listed. *pe