Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V014000 Reported January 15, 2002

Volvo trucks/fmvss 108/reflectors

Q: What is recall 02V014000?

NHTSA recall 02V014000 was issued by Volvo Trucks North America on January 15, 2002. It addresses: Volvo trucks/fmvss 108/reflectors. The recall affects approximately 184 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Volvo Trucks North America · N/A · 184 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

02V014000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Volvo Trucks North America

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

184

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 15, 2002

Defect Summary

Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." two reflectors are missing from the end of the frame crossmember.

Safety Consequence

At night, in a bob-tailed (no trailer) condition, the rear of the truck may not be as visible to vehicles following the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install the two missing reflectors. owner notification began december 12, 2001. 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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Volvo Trucks North America dealer and reference recall ID 02V014000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 02V014000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02V014000?

NHTSA recall 02V014000 was issued by Volvo Trucks North America on January 15, 2002. It addresses: Volvo trucks/fmvss 108/reflectors. The recall affects approximately 184 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volvo Trucks North America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V014000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.