NHTSA Recall 14V555000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V555000; Date: Sep. 11, 2014
If the disc brake caliper detaches from the backing plate it can affect the brakes to that particular wheel causing the vehicle to "pull" to the left or right, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Volvo VAH; 2015 Volvo VAH; 2014 Volvo VNL; 2015 Volvo VNL; 2014 Volvo VNM; 2015 Volvo VNM
Component: Service Brakes, Air:disc:caliper
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 3,175
Recall Summary:
Volvo trucks north America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 vah, vnl, and vnm trucks manufactured March 4, 2013, to April 28, 2014. Due to the bolts holding the disc brake caliper to the backing plate not being tightened to the specified torque, the disc brake caliper may detach from the backing plate.
How to Fix:
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts to specification, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1403.
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: Oct 10, 2014
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