NHTSA recall 99V-078 (99V078000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported April 13, 1999.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V078000
Also written as: 99V-078
Reported: April 13, 1999
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS ASSEMBLED BY EITHER VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPORATION OR VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC., AND WITH A 2,100 RPM DETROIT SERIES 60 ENGINE, AND A 32 INCH, 8 BLADE KYSOR ENGINE COOLING FAN. THE BLADES MAY SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY DURING FAN OPERATION AND FULL ENGINE RPM.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION POSES A HAZARD TO ANYONE WORKING OR STANDING IN THE AREA OF THE ENGINE COOLING FAN WITHOUT WARNING WHEN THE HOOD IS OPEN.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FACTORY INSTALLED ENGINE COOLING FAN.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-078 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Volvo Volvo - 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Volvo Volvo Truck - 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.