Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1997 Volvo Vn in Canada.
On certain vehicles, the certification label which contains front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) information pursuant to the requirements of CMVSS 120 does not accurately reflect the actual front gross axle weight. When operating the truck "bobtail" with full fuel tanks and two occupants with an allowance for personal belongings, the actual gross axle weight may exceed the stated rating found on the weight certification label. Correction: Dealers will bring the weight certification label into compliance by one or more of the following means: (1) replacement of the label with one which contains correct information; or (2) replacement of front axle tires, rims or tie rod tube or a combination thereof; or (3) replacement or relocation of the fuel tanks. Due to the various truck configurations, several owner notification letters are being sent for this campaign.
A failure of this component (label) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain vehicles, the double check valve disc incorporated into the brake manifold dash valve can become brittle over time and crack. If this condition exists and there is a single point failure in either the primary or secondary air system, loss of all service braking could result without warning with the potential for a vehicle crash. Correction: Manifold dash valve will be replaced.
A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain vehicles, the front steer axle upper steering arm on may fail without warning, creating the potential for a vehicle crash. Correction: Suspect steering arms will be replace on affected vehicles.
A failure of this component (steering) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
THE ENGINE BRAKE, IF ENGAGED, WILL DEFEAT THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING CONTROL (ABS) SYSTEM. THE ENGINE BRAKE COULD LOCK UP THE REAR WHEELS ON A SLICK PAVEMENT, AND THE ABS SYSTEM WOULD NOT PREVENT THE LOCK UP. CORRECTION: WIRING WHICH CONNECTS THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU) TO THE ABS CONTROLLER WILL BE INSTALLED. THIS WILL ALLOW THE ABS TO OVERRIDE THE ENGINE BRAKE.
A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
THE RELAY THAT CONTROLS ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING. THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY IN WET WEATHER AND AN INCREASED RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. CORRECTION: SUSPECT POWER RELAY WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
A failure of this component (visual system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVER MAY BREAK OFF AT THE TRANSMISSION. IF THE SHIFT LEVER FAILS, THE TRANSMISSION CANNOT BE SHIFTED, AND THE VEHICLE MAY BECOME A HAZARD OR OBSTRUCTION TO OTHER DRIVERS. CORRECTION: TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVERS WILL BE REPLACED.
A failure of this component (structure) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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