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Volvo N10 Recall 86V050: Exterior Lighting:Headlights

NHTSA campaign 86V050, reported April 1, 1986, 1,206 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 86V050VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Problem
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.
Risk
Remedy
REPAIR HEADLAMP WIRING TO ASSURE COMFORMANCE WITH FMVSS 108.
Notes
SYSTEM: HEADLAMPS/FMVSS 108.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS 26,000 LBS. GVWR AND GREATER.

Affected vehicles

Volvo N10198419851986
Volvo N12198419851986