Carlexica

NHTSA recall 97V-023 (97V023000)

structure recall reported February 24, 1997 - about 1,928 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
97V023000
Also written as
97V-023
Reported
February 24, 1997
Vehicles affected
~1,928
Component
structure

What is being recalled

WARNING LABELS IDENTIFYING THE CLIMBING SEQUENCE AND PROCESS WERE OMITTED.

Why it is dangerous

PERSONS NOT USING THE SEQUENCE AND PROCESS DURING CAB ENTRY OR EXIT OR WHEN USING THE OPTIONAL BACK OF CAB ACCESS MAY SLIP AND/OR FALL CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

VOLVO HEAVY TRUCK WILL BE PROVIDING WARNING LABELS TO BE INSTALLED BY OWNERS ON THEIR TRUCKS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-023 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Volvo Wca - 1996, 1997
Volvo WG - 1996, 1997
Volvo Wia - 1996, 1997

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.