NHTSA Recall 10V359000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V359000; Date: Aug. 3, 2010
The upper window hinges may fail and allow the glass to fall out of the window frame creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Volvo VN; 2010 Volvo VN; 2009 Volvo VNL; 2010 Volvo VNL; 2009 Volvo VT; 2010 Volvo VT
Component: Visibility:glass, Side/rear
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 3,984
Recall Summary:
Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 vnl, vt, and 780 trucks manufactured from March 1, 2008 through February 6, 2009. The bottom track that attaches to the arms used to open and close the window may DE-bond, which results in the glass coming loose at the bottom.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and repair as required free of charge. The safety recall began on December 1, 2010. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Recall Notes:
Volvo recall no. Rvxx1004. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 1, 2010
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