NHTSA Recall 11V294000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V294000; Date: May. 20, 2011
This can result in seam weld fracture when torque is applied. Once the tube seam weld is fractured, the driveline may become inoperable, which may result in a disabled vehicle or debris from the driveline falling onto the roadway, both of which can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Volvo VHD; 2012 Volvo VNL; 2012 Volvo VNM
Component: Power Train:driveline
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 341
Recall Summary:
Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2012 vhd, vnl, and vnm trucks equipped with a meritor driveline. The tubing used to assemble the drivelines has a nonconforming seam weld with insufficient bonding of the material.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the drivelines free of charge. The safety recall began on July 25, 2011. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Recall Notes:
Volvo safety recall no. Rvxx1104. 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: Jul 25, 2011
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