Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #14V356000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V356000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Affecting model year 2011-2015 vnl and 2014-2015 vnm trucks manufactured november 17, 2010, through february 5, 2014, and equipped with enhanced cruise control and without side fairings Includes 1,025 affected units, Active Braking may be Disabled, component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2011-2015 vnl and 2014-2015 vnm trucks manufactured november 17, 2010, through february 5, 2014, and equipped with enhanced cruise control and without side fairings

Defect Summary

Volvo trucks of north america (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 vnl and 2014-2015 vnm trucks manufactured november 17, 2010, through february 5, 2014, and equipped with enhanced cruise control and without side fairings. in the affected vehicles, the active braking component of the enhanced cruise control can become disabled.

Corrective Action

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. the recall began on august 12, 2014. owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1402.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V356000
Report Received Date: 2014-06-20T00:00:00
Subject: Active braking may be disabled
Component: Forward Collision Avoidance
Potentially Affected Units: 1,025

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RVXX1402
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volvo trucks of north america (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 vnl and 2014-2015 vnm trucks manufactured november 17, 2010, through february 5, 2014, and equipped with enhanced cruise control and without side fairings. in the affected vehicles, the active braking component of the enhanced cruise control can become disabled.
Consequence Summary: If the active braking feature becomes disabled, the vehicle may not automatically activate the brakes as intended when the enhanced cruise control system is in use, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. the recall began on august 12, 2014. owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1402.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 93.46

Metadata

SID: row-wptn-2j39~7cke
NHTSA ID: 14V356000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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