Vehicle recall 86V050000 · April 1, 1986
Volvo N10 and N12
Trucks were built with headlamps wiring harnesses which may have the "upper beam"/"lower beam" wires reversed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V050000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 1, 1986
- Filed by
- VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
- Owner notification
- April 9, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,206
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Vehicles covered
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