Volvo 1984–1986 Exterior Lighting recall
Recalled April 1, 1986 · NHTSA recall 86V050000 · Volvo
Remedy
REPAIR HEADLAMP WIRING TO ASSURE COMFORMANCE WITH FMVSS 108.
Units
1,206 units
Description
TRUCKS WERE BUILT WITH HEADLAMPS WIRING HARNESSES WHICH MAY HAVE THE "UPPER BEAM"/"LOWER BEAM" WIRES REVERSED. THIS CAUSES THE TRUCKS NOT TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 108. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LAMPS WOULD USE THE UPPER BEAM FILAMENT WHEN OPERATED IN THE LOWER BEAM MODE. THIS MAY CAUSE VISUAL PROBLEMS TO THE ONCOMING DRIVER AND MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
REPAIR HEADLAMP WIRING TO ASSURE COMFORMANCE WITH FMVSS 108.
Product
Volvo N10 · Volvo N12
Manufacturer(s)
Volvo Trucks North America
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →