NHTSA Recall 02V014000: Exterior lighting
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 184 vehicles. It affects 2000–2001 Volvo Vnm.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V014000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | January 15, 2002 |
| Owner notification | December 12, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." two reflectors are missing from the end of the frame crossmember.
Safety risk
At night, in a bob-tailed (no trailer) condition, the rear of the truck may not be as visible to vehicles following the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install the two missing reflectors. Owner notification began december 12, 2001. 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 trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V014000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.