2012 VOLVO VHD Recall - Campaign #11V294000

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2012 VOLVO VHD RECALL - #11V294000

RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE

VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 VHD, VNL, AND VNM TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A MERITOR DRIVELINE. THE TUBING USED TO ASSEMBLE THE DRIVELINES HAS A NONCONFORMING SEAM WELD WITH INSUFFICIENT BONDING OF THE MATERIAL.

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Vehicle 2012 VOLVO VHD Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 Recalled on 5/23/2011 Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA Owners Notified on 7/25/2011 # Affected 341 Recalled for POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE Description VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 VHD, VNL, AND VNM TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A MERITOR DRIVELINE. THE TUBING USED TO ASSEMBLE THE DRIVELINES HAS A NONCONFORMING SEAM WELD WITH INSUFFICIENT BONDING OF THE MATERIAL. Consequences THIS CAN RESULT IN SEAM WELD FRACTURE WHEN TORQUE IS APPLIED. ONCE THE TUBE SEAM WELD IS FRACTURED, THE DRIVELINE MAY BECOME INOPERABLE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A DISABLED VEHICLE OR DEBRIS FROM THE DRIVELINE FALLING ONTO THE ROADWAY, BOTH OF WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVELINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586. Notes VOLVO SAFETY RECALL NO. RVXX1104.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 . See also 2012 VOLVO VHD Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS 2012 VOLVO VHD Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE 2012 VOLVO VHD Recall for SEAT BELTS 2012 VOLVO VHD Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 2012 VOLVO VHD Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES 2012 VOLVO VHD Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR 2012 VOLVO VHD Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 2012 VOLVO VHD Recall for VISIBILITY/WIPER 2012 VOLVO VHD Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 2012 VOLVO VHD Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, UPPER BALL JOINT 2012 VOLVO VHD Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT 2012 VOLVO VHD Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING