NHTSA recall 02V-238 (02V238000)

exterior lighting recall reported September 9, 2002 - about 5,532 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 02V238000
Also written as: 02V-238
Reported: September 9, 2002
Vehicles affected: ~5,532
Component: exterior lighting

What is being recalled

CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE TWO TAIL LAMPS, BACK-UP LAMP,AND LICENSE TAG LAMP WERE MOUNTED ON INSUFFICIENTLY RIGID MOUNTS.

Why it is dangerous

IT MAY NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER OF A REARWARD APPROACHING VEHICLE TO HAVE FULL VIEW OF THE LAMPS.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL ATTACH THE TWO TAIL LAMPS, BACK-UP LAMP, AND THE LICENSE TAP LAMP ON STIFFER BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 31, 2002. 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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 02V-238 when calling a dealer.

Affected 5 models

Volvo VNL - 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Volvo VNM - 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Volvo Wca - 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Volvo WG - 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

Volvo Wia - 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.