NHTSA Recall 15V682000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V682000; Date: Oct. 20, 2015
Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Volvo VN
Component: Power Train:manual Transmission
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 7
Recall Summary:
Volvo trucks north America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 vn trucks manufactured January 6, 2015, to January 15, 2015, equipped with certain eaton fuller fr-series 10-speed manual transmissions. In the affected vehicles, when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may stay engaged. When the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to a forward gear position, the transmission may mechanically lock because both the reverse gear and forward gear are simultaneously engaged.
How to Fix:
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the transmissions, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586, or eaton customer service at 1-800-826-4357. Volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1510.
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: Dec 21, 2015
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