2011-2015 Volvo VNL and Volvo VNM recall: crash imminent braking

Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall on June 20, 2014. It covers about 1,025 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 1,025
reported: Jun 20, 2014
owners notified: Aug 12, 2014

Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking

What is wrong: Volvo Trucks of North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 VNL and 2014-2015 VNM trucks manufactured November 17, 2010, through February 5, 2014, and equipped with enhanced cruise control and without side fairings. In the affected vehicles, the active braking component of the enhanced cruise control can become disabled.
Risk: If the active braking feature becomes disabled, the vehicle may not automatically activate the brakes as intended when the enhanced cruise control system is in use, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1402.

Recall number 14V356000

Affected vehicles

Volvo VNL 2011-2015 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Volvo VNM 2014-2015 2014 2015

Questions about recall 14V356000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2015 Volvo VNL and Volvo VNM crash imminent braking?

Yes. Recall 14V356000, reported on June 20, 2014, covers about 1,025 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V356000?

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1402.

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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