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NHTSARecalled Aug 18, 1997 · #97V127000

VOLVO TRUCK/ABS SYSTEM

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. A WIRE THAT CONNECTS THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU) TO THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING CONTROL SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROLLER IS MISSING. THE ENGINE BRAKE CAN LOCK UP THE REAR AXLE WHEELS ON A SLICK PAVEMENT, AND THE ABS WOULD NOT PREVENT THE LOCK UP. IF THE WHEELS LOCKED UP, THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Product details

Product
VOLVO TRUCK/ABS SYSTEM
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE MISSING WIRING CIRCUIT ON THE ABS BRAKES.

View the official CPSC notice