NHTSA #16V46700027/06/2016Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT
Volvo Trucks North America, (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013 VNM and VNL trucks manufactured April 16, 2012, to May 4, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with certain Meritor FF967 non-dri
Consequence
The improperly heat treated axles may fracture, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasin
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles for specific heat code serial numbers.
NHTSA #13V26800026/06/2013Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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. Witho
Consequence
Without a signal to disengage the clutch when the brakes are applied, the distance required to stop
Remedy
Volvo Trucks will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles if necessary. The
NHTSA #16V92800022/12/2016Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 VNL and VNM trucks and certain model year 2017 VNX trucks. In the affected vehicles, incorrect software for controlling th
Consequence
If the brake system becomes contaminated, braking performance could be affected, increasing the risk
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module and replace the air
NHTSA #13V10200021/03/2013Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks, manufactured from April 18, 2011, through March 14, 2013, and equipped with a horizontally mounted remote battery disconnect s
Consequence
Loose or chafed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a
Remedy
Volvo will send owners an interim letter and dealers will replace and relocate the remote battery di
NHTSA #15V64300013/10/2015Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
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
Consequence
If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and Fontaine dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model f
NHTSA #15V27400011/05/2015Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 VNM trucks manufactured March 21, 2011, to April 30, 2015. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree el
Consequence
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow. In addition, the
NHTSA #12V03600001/02/2012Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
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
Consequence
INADVERTENT BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE. INADVERTENT BRA
Remedy
VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND PROVIDE A TEMPORARY REPAIR UNTIL BENDIX DEVELOPS A PERMANENT REMEDY.