NHTSA recall 97V-127 (97V127000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported August 18, 1997 - about 278 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V127000
Also written as: 97V-127
Reported: August 18, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~278
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. A WIRE THAT CONNECTS THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU) TO THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING CONTROL SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROLLER IS MISSING. THE ENGINE BRAKE CAN LOCK UP THE REAR AXLE WHEELS ON A SLICK PAVEMENT, AND THE ABS WOULD NOT PREVENT THE LOCK UP.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE WHEELS LOCKED UP, THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE MISSING WIRING CIRCUIT ON THE ABS BRAKES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-127 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volvo VN - 1997

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