Recall 99V-274: 1999 Volvo WAH

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recall for trailer hitches, reported to NHTSA on Oct 12, 1999, covering about 59 vehicles.

NHTSA number
99V-274
Report date
Oct 12, 1999
Vehicles affected
59
Owners notified
Nov 12, 1999

The problem

Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks. The antilock brake system (Abs) wire in the trailer cable junction box at the end of the frame may not contain power for the trailer ABS as required by FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems."

The risk

Under a heavy brake application (Lock up), a non-functioning trailer ABS could allow the trailer to skid, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will install the electrical circuit required to activate the center pin of the trailer cable circuit.

Notes

Volvo trucks recall no. Rvxx9906.owner notification began november 12, 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 contactvolvo 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
ComponentTrailer Hitches
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number99V274000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Volvo WAH1999All 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-274?

Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks. The antilock brake system (Abs) wire in the trailer cable junction box at the end of the frame may not contain power for the trailer ABS as required by FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems."

How is recall 99V-274 fixed?

Dealers will install the electrical circuit required to activate the center pin of the trailer cable circuit.

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.