NHTSA recall 99V-225 (99V225000)

visibility recall reported August 18, 1999 - about 352 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V225000
Also written as: 99V-225
Manufacturer number: RVXX9904
Reported: August 18, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~352
Component: visibility

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN ESPAR COMPACT HEATER MOUNTED IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT. THE FUEL-METERING PUMP THAT SUPPLIES FUEL TO THE COMPACT HEATER IS NOT WIRED THROUGH A ROLLOVER PROTECTION SWITCH. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH 49 CFR 393.77, "HEATERS."

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ROLLOVER, AND THE COMPACT HEATER WAS IN OPERATION, FUEL WOULD STILL BE SUPPLIED TO THE HEATER CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL WIRE THE FUEL-METERING PUMP THROUGH A ROLLOVER PROTECTION SWITCH.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-225 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volvo VN - 1998, 1999

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