NHTSA Recall 14V356000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V356000; Date: Jun. 20, 2014
If the active braking feature becomes disabled, the vehicle may not automatically activate the brakes as intended when the enhanced cruise control system is in use, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Volvo VNL; 2012 Volvo VNL; 2013 Volvo VNL; 2014 Volvo VNL; 2015 Volvo VNL; 2014 Volvo VNM; 2015 Volvo VNM
Component: Forward Collision Avoidance: Crash Imminent Braking
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 1,025
Recall Summary:
Volvo trucks of north America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 vnl and 2014-2015 vnm trucks manufactured November 17, 2010, through February 5, 2014, and equipped with enhanced cruise control and without side fairings. In the affected vehicles, the active braking component of the enhanced cruise control can become disabled.
How to Fix:
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1402.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 12, 2014
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