2012 Volvo VHD, Volvo VNL and others recall: driveline

Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall on May 20, 2011. It covers about 341 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 341
reported: May 20, 2011
owners notified: Jul 25, 2011

Power train: driveline

What is wrong: Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2012 vhd, vnl, and vnm trucks equipped with a meritor driveline. The tubing used to assemble the drivelines has a nonconforming seam weld with insufficient bonding of the material.
Risk: This can result in seam weld fracture when torque is applied. Once the tube seam weld is fractured, the driveline may become inoperable, which may result in a disabled vehicle or debris from the driveline falling onto the roadway, both of which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the drivelines free of charge. The safety recall began on july 25, 2011. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1‑800‑528‑6586.

Recall number 11V294000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 11V294000

Is there a recall on the 2012 Volvo VHD, Volvo VNL and others driveline?

Yes. Recall 11V294000, reported on May 20, 2011, covers about 341 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V294000?

Dealers will replace the drivelines free of charge. The safety recall began on july 25, 2011. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1‑800‑528‑6586.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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