NHTSA Recall 02V310000: Labels (equipment)
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 91 vehicles. It affects 1997 Volvo Vn.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V310000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RVXX0206 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | November 15, 2002 |
| Owner notification | December 19, 2002 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the weight certification label which contains front gross axle weight rating (gawr) information does not accurately reflect the actual front gross axle weight.
Safety risk
When operating bobtail with full fuel tanks and two occupants with an allowance for personal belongings, the actual gross axle weight may exceed the stated rating found on the weight certification label.
Remedy
Dealers will install new front steer axle tires and new certification label stating the new front steer axle weight rating. Owner notification began december 19, 2002. 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 02V310000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volvo Vn | 1997 |
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.