Recalls for 2011 Volvo Vnl

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DEFECT #1 - TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2011-09-07
Description
Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 vnl and vnm trucks manufactured from may 1, 2010, through january 31, 2011. During the coupling process, it is possible for the driver to partially close the fifth wheel lock and if solely relying on a tug test (pull test), the driver may think that the fifth wheel lock is properly coupled to the trailer king pin when in fact it is not properly coupled.

Consequence
If the driver drives away with a trailer that is not properly coupled, the trailer can come loose and potentially result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock bar free of charge. The safety recall began on december 7, 2011. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

Notes
Volvo trucks' safety recall number is rvxx1106.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

Posted on: 2011-02-01
Description
Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 vnl trucks manufactured from march 23, 2010, through december 22, 2010.  There is a potential for the vehicle to start without warning because of an unintended path to ground that exists.  This can occur when either the negative battery cable is disconnected at the battery/fusible link or if the fusible link opens as a result of a short circuit.

Consequence
This presents a risk of injury with nonoperational conditions such as when the vehicle is being serviced.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace a wiring harness free of charge.  The safety recall began on april 13, 2011.  Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

Notes
Volvo trucks recall no.  Rvxx1101.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS

Posted on: 2011-05-03
Description
Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 vhd, vnl, and model year 2012 vnm trucks manufactured from october 15, 2010, through january 31, 2011, and equipped with gunite automatic slack adjusters.  Due to an incomplete knitting of the iron at the time of casting, inadequate structural integrity of the slack adjuster housing can occur, which could cause the housing to break at the handle under normal operating loads.

Consequence
Slack adjusters with this flow notch could crack under normal braking conditions causing loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Volvo trucks will notify owners and dealers will replace the subject slack adjusters free of charge.  The safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 12, 2011.  Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

Notes
Volvo trucks recall no.  Rvxx1103.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 2010-10-18
Description
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 vhd, vnl, vnm, as well as 2008-2010 vt vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, certification.  The tire description may be incorrect on the vehicle's certification label.

Consequence
The misinformation on these labels could lead to a vehicle overloading that can increase risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the labels free of charge.  The safety recall began on february 25, 2011.  Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

Notes
Volvo safety recall no.  Rvxx1005.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #5 - VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Posted on: 2010-03-09
Description
Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 vnl trucks.  The adhesive used in the upper window in the bunk area to secure the glass may debond.

Consequence
This could allow the glass to come loose and possibly fall out increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the window as required free of charge.  The safety recall began on june 4, 2010.  Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

Notes
Volvo recall no.  Rvxx1001.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #6 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

Posted on: 2012-02-03
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Volvo recall number rvxx1202.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #7 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

Posted on: 2013-04-22
Description
Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 vhd and vnl vehicles manufactured december 13, 2010, through july 17, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with an mgm type 24 j-series piston parking brake chamber. The brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.

Consequence
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Volvo will notify owners and the brake chambers will be replaced as needed, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, june 17, 2013. Owners may contact volvo at 1-336-393-2000. Volvo�s campaign recall number is rvxx1302.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #8 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2013-06-28
Description
Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 vah, vhd, vnl, vnm, and vt models.  The affected vehicles were built without a redundant clutch disengagement switch.  Without a redundant switch, a loss of signal from the brake air pressure switch can prevent the clutch from automatically disengaging when the brake is applied.

Consequence
Without a signal to disengage the clutch when the brakes are applied, the distance required to stop the truck may lengthen, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Volvo trucks will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles if necessary.  The recall began on august 26, 2013.  Volvo's recall number is rvxx1303.  Owners may contact volvo at 1-336-393-2000.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #9 - VISIBILITY/WIPER

Posted on: 2013-08-13
Description
Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 vah, vhd, vnl, and vnm trucks manufactured february 1, 2010, through september 30, 2010 and june 1, 2011, through november 30, 2011.  The windshield wiper motor may fail.

Consequence
Inoperable wipers may result in poor driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Volvo will notify owners and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor, free of charge.  The recallbegan on december 6, 2013.  Owners may contact volvo at 1-336-393-2000.  Volvo's recall number is rvxx1304.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #10 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING

Posted on: 2014-06-23
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #11 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

DEFECT #12 - TIRES

Posted on: 2014-11-18
Description
Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 vah and vnl trucks manufactured may 12, 2010, to october 31, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience premature tire failure during certain operating conditions such as high speeds, heavy load, and high road temperature.

Consequence
Premature tire failure could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires and set the road speed limiter, free of charge. The recall began on january 16, 2015. Owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1405.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #13 - TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2015-10-13
Description
Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 vnl and vnm trucks manufactured june 21, 2010, to december 14, 2012. The affected trucks are equipped with fontaine ultra lt fifth wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.

Consequence
If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Volvo will notify owners, and fontaine dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an ultra nt model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on november 23, 2015. Owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1507.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.