Electric auxiliary power units may fall from truck
Defect Summary
Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 volvo vnl trucks manufactured december 1, 2011, to september 1, 2013, equipped with certain electric auxiliary power units (apu), part number ba600, manufactured by idle free systems (ifs). the affected apus have metal housings whose mounting points may crack and tear. additionally, the mounting bolts of the power units may loosen or possibly fail.
Safety Consequence
If the mounting points crack and tear or the attaching bolts loosen or fail, the power unit may detach from the truck, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Volvo will notify owners and ifs dealers will inspect the apu for damage and, where needed, install a welded gusset upgrade kit to strengthen the apu c-channels. all units will receive stronger clamping brackets. the recall began on december 10, 2015. owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586, or ifs customer service at 1-920-206-9333. volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1506.
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FAQ: Recall 15V634000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V634000?
NHTSA recall 15V634000 was issued by Volvo Trucks North America on October 8, 2015. It addresses: Electric auxiliary power units may fall from truck. The recall affects approximately 101 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 15V634000 or the manufacturer campaign number RVXX1506. 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.