NHTSA Recall 12V036000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V036000; Date: Feb. 1, 2012
Inadvertent brake application can cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. Inadvertent brake application can cause the wheels to lock-up leading the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Volvo VHD; 2012 Volvo VHD; 2011 Volvo VNL; 2012 Volvo VNL; 2013 Volvo VNL; 2011 Volvo VNM; 2012 Volvo VNM; 2013 Volvo VNM
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 21,625
Recall Summary:
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 vhd and model year 2011-2013 vnl and vnm vehicles, manufactured from December 2, 2010, through January 18, 2012, and equipped with bendix atr-6 traction relay valves. In extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage. Internal leakage can lead to air pressure being delivered to affected primary or secondary brake causing continuous brake application.
How to Fix:
Volvo will notify owners, and provide a temporary repair until bendix develops a permanent remedy. A permanent remedy has been developed and notification to owners began on April 27, 2012. This service will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Recall Notes:
Volvo recall number rvxx1202. Customers may 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: Apr 27, 2012
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