2012-2015 Volvo VNL and Volvo VNM recall: service brakes
Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall on August 17, 2015. It covers about 2,854 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,854
- reported
- Aug 17, 2015
- owners notified
- Oct 19, 2015
- related complaints
- 2
Service brakes
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 15V524000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 15V524000
Is there a recall on the 2012-2015 Volvo VNL and Volvo VNM service brakes?
Yes. Recall 15V524000, reported on August 17, 2015, covers about 2,854 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V524000?
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.
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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