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2021 Volvo Vah, Volvo VHD and others recall: critical fasteners

Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall on December 15, 2020. It covers about 6,982 vehicles.

vehicles affected
6,982
reported
Dec 15, 2020
owners notified
Jan 25, 2021

Service brakes, hydraulic: critical fasteners

What is wrong
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling 2021 VNL, VNR, VAH, and VHD vehicles. The collets (internal jaws) for the brass fitting inserts used in the pneumatic pass-through plate may have been damaged during leak testing. As a result, the brass fitting may completely release the air brake line from the pass-through plate while under pressure. If this occurs on the park brake circuit, signal pressure that holds off the mechanical spring in the park brake chambers will be lost allowing the park brakes to apply.
Risk
If the park brakes apply unexpectedly, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air brake line for proper engagement of the fitting in the pass-through plate, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2006.

Recall number 20V782000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 20V782000

Is there a recall on the 2021 Volvo Vah, Volvo VHD and others critical fasteners?

Yes. Recall 20V782000, reported on December 15, 2020, covers about 6,982 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V782000?

Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air brake line for proper engagement of the fitting in the pass-through plate, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2006.

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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