Vehicle recall 97V023000 · February 24, 1997
Volvo WCA, WG and 1 more model
Warning labels identifying the climbing sequence and process were omitted.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Warning labels identifying the climbing sequence and process were omitted.
- Consequence
- Persons not using the sequence and process during cab entry or exit or when using the optional back of cab access may slip and/or fall causing personal injury.
- Remedy
- Volvo heavy truck will be providing warning labels to be installed by owners on their trucks.
- Notes
- Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin March 18, 1997. Notes:owners who do not receive the warning label free of charge within a reasonable time should contact Volvo GM heavy duty truck at 1-910-393-2000.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 97V023000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 24, 1997
- Filed by
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
- Owner notification
- February 28, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,928
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body
Vehicles covered
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