Recall 99V-078: 1994–1998 Volvo Autocar, 1994–1998 Volvo Volvo Truck

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Apr 13, 1999, covering about 382 vehicles.

NHTSA number
99V-078
Report date
Apr 13, 1999
Vehicles affected
382
Owners notified
Apr 23, 1999

The problem

Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks assembled by either volvo GM heavy truck corporation or volvo trucks north america, inc., and with a 2,100 RPM detroit series 60 engine, and a 32 inch, 8 blade kysor engine cooling fan. The blades may separate from the engine cooling fan assembly during fan operation and full engine RPM.

The risk

This condition poses a hazard to anyone working or standing in the area of the engine cooling fan without warning when the hood is open.

The fix

Dealers will replace the factory installed engine cooling fan.

Notes

Owner notification began april 23, 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 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 details

ManufacturerVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number99V078000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Volvo Autocar1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
Volvo Volvo Truck1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 99V-078?

Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks assembled by either volvo GM heavy truck corporation or volvo trucks north america, inc., and with a 2,100 RPM detroit series 60 engine, and a 32 inch, 8 blade kysor engine cooling fan. The blades may separate from the engine cooling fan assembly during fan operation and full engine RPM.

How is recall 99V-078 fixed?

Dealers will replace the factory installed engine cooling fan.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.