VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. A WIRE THAT CONNECTS THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU) TO THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING CONTROL SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROLLER IS MISSING. THE ENGINE BRAKE CAN LOCK UP THE REAR AXLE WHEELS ON A SLICK PAVEMENT, AND THE ABS WOULD NOT PREVENT THE LOCK UP.
Volvo Trucks North America – VOLVO TRUCK/ABS SYSTEM
| Report Received Date | 08/18/1997 |
| NHTSA ID | 97V127000 |
| Consequence Summary | IF THE WHEELS LOCKED UP, THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE MISSING WIRING CIRCUIT ON THE ABS BRAKES. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 278 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=97V127000) |
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