The 1996 Volvo VN has 4 recalls, the most serious being a transmission shift lever that can break off, leaving the driver unable to change gears and the truck stalled as a hazard in traffic.
The remaining recalls involve visibility and lighting. The relay controlling the windshield wiper motor can fail without warning, cutting wiper function and reducing visibility in rain. The daytime running light control module can also fail, leaving the front lights dark during daylight hours and making the truck less visible to other drivers.
At a glance
What can fail
The relay that supplies electrical power to the windshield wiper motor may fail unexpectedly, stopping the wipers from working.
What the fix does
The power relay will be replaced with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The transmission shift control lever can break at the point where it connects to the transmission, preventing you from shifting gears and potentially leaving the vehicle stranded.
What the fix does
The transmission shift control lever will be replaced with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The daytime running light control module may fail unexpectedly, causing the daytime running lights to stop working.
What the fix does
The daytime running light module will be replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The lever you use to shift gears can break off where it connects to the transmission.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the shift control lever with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
