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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
The vehicles oil cooler blew on two occasions causing transmission to be rebuilt. *jg
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Suspension · Visibility › Windshield
(Vehicle model: 770),windshield started a small crack in the right corner resulting in replacement. also when attempting to stop the vehicle, the vehicle pulled hard to the left causing consumer to run into the back of the vehicle ahead. *jg
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
10219421Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
10215308Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion
10215306Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
10215283AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures
10215281Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
10215279NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
10215277DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information
10215276(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
10215271DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
10215270Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer
10215265Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For Filing A Claim For Chassis Return Visit With Transmission Issues After A Repair Requiring Control Housing Removal And Reinstallation - US07 And Newer
10215263Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data Link; Third Party Electronic Log Device Not Reporting Certain Data
10215258Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) I-Shift / mDRIVE - Ribbon Harness Replacement - Speed Sensor Bolts, Possible Fault Codes P1058 - 21 Or MID 130 PID 161 FMI 1
10215255New Trim Codes May Need To Be Reprogrammed Following Engine Replacement With 7/8 Reman Or Complete (Engine With Both New Injectors And Engine Control Module); Possible Uneven Operation/Rough Running At Idle Following EMS Programming With Data Transfer
10208537Volvo Chassis - SNV 15-016 Documented Process For Engine Oil Consumption - All Emissions, All Model Years
10207434Volvo Chassis - Driveline (Driveshaft, Propeller Shaft) Ride Height And Angle, Measurement And Calculation; Pinion Angle Measurement - Model Year 1996 And Newer
10207416Premium Tech Tool (PTT) Central Systems Status; How To Check Central Systems Server Status For Product Identification, Missing Operations (Product Configuration), Programming Failure And Software Download Issues
10203010Lighting Control Module ( LCM ) Replacement - Refer To Technical Parts Information ( TPI ) 364 - 034 Control Unit
10200966Selective Catalytic Reduction ( SCR ) Efficiency And NOx Sensor Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC ) P225C, P225E, P221A and P2201: NOx Sensor Diagnostic Information TO BE USED BEFORE SENSOR REPLACEMENT - OBD13 And Newer Emissions (Commonly Model Year 20
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