NHTSA vehicle safety data
1996 Volvo Vn
The 1996 Volvo Vn has 1 NHTSA recall and 2 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Volvo dealer.
Complete safety data for the 1996 Volvo Vn. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #97V033000Reported March 3, 1997 · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Defect description
THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVER CAN BREAK OFF AT THE TRANSMISSION.
Safety consequence
IF THE SHIFT LEVER FAILS, THE TRANSMISSION CANNOT BE SHIFTED AND THE VEHICLE CAN BECOME A HAZARD OR OBSTRUCTION TO OTHER DRIVERS.
Free manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVERS WITH NEW CONTROL LEVERS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MARCH 25, 1997. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPORATION AT 1-910-393-2000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.