NHTSA Recall 15V524000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V524000; Date: Aug. 17, 2015
If the brake handle does return to the off position, the trailer service brakes may drag causing the wheel end to overheat and potentially cause a wheel end fire or tire blowout. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Volvo VNL; 2013 Volvo VNL; 2014 Volvo VNL; 2015 Volvo VNL; 2012 Volvo VNM; 2013 Volvo VNM; 2014 Volvo VNM; 2015 Volvo VNM
Component: Service Brakes
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 2,854
Recall Summary:
Volvo trucks north America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 vnl and vnm trucks manufactured may 31, 2011, to December 1, 2014. In the affected trucks, the trailer hand brake handle may not to return to the off position due to being restricted by the cut out in the trim panel.
How to Fix:
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trim panel slot and make it longer, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-258-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1504.
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 19, 2015
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