1999 VOLVO WXR Recalls (2)

Campaign:
00V232003 on 08/23/2000
Component:
Service brakes, air:antilock
Manufactured:
11/05/1997 - 08/06/2000
Affected:
18,362
Defect:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Consequence:
This condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. this could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the abs ecu.
Notes:
Owner notification was phased.first mailing to critical category "a" owners began december 11, 2000.all other owner notification began february 12, 2001.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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
01V044013 on 07/02/2001
Component:
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Manufactured:
07/16/1999 - 08/14/1999
Affected:
760
Defect:
Vehicle description: heavy duty, class 8, trucks equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Consequence:
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. owner notification began during may 2001. 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).

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