NHTSA Recall 79V089000
Filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Component: Exterior Lighting. Reported 1979-04-05. An estimated 91 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT", IN REGARD TO HEIGHT MOUNTING LOCATION REQUIREMENTS. THE REAR REFLEX REFLECTORS EXCEED THE MAXIMUM 60 INCH HEIGHT MOUNTING LOCATION REQUIREMENT. OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE IN A BOB-TAIL MODE OR PARKING IN OTHER THAN DAYLIGHT HOURS MAY CONVEY AN INCORRECT PERCEPTION TO MOTORISTS APPROACHING FROM THE REAR.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL, IF NECESSARY, THE PROPER COMPONENTS.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK TRACTORS.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; REFLECTIVE DEVICES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DEFECT INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY OF A REAR-ENDCOLLISION WHICH CAN CAUSE VEHICLE DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: AS A PRECAUTION, VEHICLE SHOULD BE OPERATED ONLY WHEN COUPLED TO ATRAILER; LEAVE THE LIGHTS ON, OR MARK IT WITH A REFLECTIVE TRIANGLE WHENPARKED.