Vehicle recall 02V110000 · April 11, 2002

Volvo VNL, VNM and 1 more model

Certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems", S5.1.6.3, "antilock power for towed vehicles."…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems", S5.1.6.3, "antilock power for towed vehicles." electrical power for the trailer anti-lock braking system (ABS) can be disrupted when a switch located on the vehicle instrument panel is activated to control lighting within the trailer.
Consequence: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose of the towed vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a wiring harness which will provide continuous electrical power to the trailer ABS whenever the ignition switch is in the on or run position. Owner notification began April 29, 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).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 02V110000
Reported to NHTSA: April 11, 2002
Filed by: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Owner notification: April 29, 2002
Vehicles potentially affected: 208
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, air › Antilock

Recall 02V110000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Volvo VNL (1997-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
Volvo VNM (1997-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
Volvo Truck (1997-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997

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