Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #15V524000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V524000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Affecting model year 2012-2015 vnl and vnm trucks manufactured may 31, 2011, to december 1, 2014 Includes 2,854 affected units, Trim Panel may Restrict Trailer Hand Brake Release, component: SERVICE BRAKES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012-2015 vnl and vnm trucks manufactured may 31, 2011, to december 1, 2014

Defect Summary

Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 vnl and vnm trucks manufactured may 31, 2011, to december 1, 2014. in the affected trucks, the trailer hand brake handle may not to return to the off position due to being restricted by the cut out in the trim panel.

Corrective Action

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trim panel slot and make it longer, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on october 19, 2015. owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-258-6586. volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1504.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V524000
Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
Report Received Date: 2015-08-17T00:00:00
Subject: Trim panel may restrict trailer hand brake release
Component: Service Brakes
Potentially Affected Units: 2,854

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RVXX1504
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 vnl and vnm trucks manufactured may 31, 2011, to december 1, 2014. in the affected trucks, the trailer hand brake handle may not to return to the off position due to being restricted by the cut out in the trim panel.
Consequence Summary: If the brake handle does return to the off position, the trailer service brakes may drag causing the wheel end to overheat and potentially cause a wheel end fire or tire blowout. either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trim panel slot and make it longer, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on october 19, 2015. owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-258-6586. volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1504.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 91.87

Metadata

SID: row-q4im-9g2m.t95u
NHTSA ID: 15V524000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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