2011-2013 Volvo VHD, Volvo VNL and others recall: check valve

Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall on February 1, 2012. It covers about 21,625 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 21,625
reported: Feb 1, 2012
owners notified: Apr 27, 2012
related complaints: 2

Service brakes, air: supply: check valve

What is wrong: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 vhd and model year 2011-2013 vnl and vnm vehicles, manufactured from december 2, 2010, through january 18, 2012, and equipped with bendix atr-6 traction relay valves. In extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage. Internal leakage can lead to air pressure being delivered to affected primary or secondary brake causing continuous brake application.
Risk: Inadvertent brake application can cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. Inadvertent brake application can cause the wheels to lock-up leading the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and provide a temporary repair until bendix develops a permanent remedy. A permanent remedy has been developed and notification to owners began on april 27, 2012. This service will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1‑800‑528‑6586.

Recall number 12V036000

Affected vehicles

Volvo VHD 2011-2012 2011 2012
Volvo VNL 2011-2013 2011 2012 2013
Volvo VNM 2011-2013 2011 2012 2013

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about brakes problems.

2011 Volvo VHD 2012 Volvo VHD 2011 Volvo VNL 2012 Volvo VNL 2013 Volvo VNL 2011 Volvo VNM 2012 Volvo VNM 2013 Volvo VNM

Questions about recall 12V036000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2013 Volvo VHD, Volvo VNL and others check valve?

Yes. Recall 12V036000, reported on February 1, 2012, covers about 21,625 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V036000?

Volvo will notify owners, and provide a temporary repair until bendix develops a permanent remedy. A permanent remedy has been developed and notification to owners began on april 27, 2012. This service will be performed free of charge. 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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