Auto Recalls for Consumers

2001 VOLVO VNL Recall - Campaign #02V018003

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2001 VOLVO VNL RECALL - #02V018003

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : CHECK VALVE

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO PNEUMATIC ANITLOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) VALVE PACKAGES, THE ASSEMBLY BOLTS ON THESE VALVE PACKAGES WERE NOT TIGHTENED CORRECTLY.

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Vehicle 2001 VOLVO VNL
Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Manufactured between 9/3/2001 - 11/5/2001
Recalled on 2/14/2002
Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Owners Notified on 2/27/2002
# Affected 1,814
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Description ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO PNEUMATIC ANITLOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) VALVE PACKAGES, THE ASSEMBLY BOLTS ON THESE VALVE PACKAGES WERE NOT TIGHTENED CORRECTLY.
Consequences BOLTS TORQUED BELOW SPECIFICATION WILL NOT RELIABLY PREVENT AIR LEAKAGE AT THE AFFECTED ABS VALVE PACKAGE INTERFACE JOINTS ONCE THE COMPONENT BEGINS NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. IF AIR LEAKS DEVELOP AT ANY OF THE ABS VALVE PACKAGE INTERFACE JOINTS, BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE REDUCTIONS COULD OCCUR DURING BRAKING OR NORMAL OPERATION WITH UNITS EQUIPPED WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL OPTION, POTENTIALLY EXTENDING STOPPING DISTANCES, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE FASTENERS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 27, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Notes ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2001 VOLVO VNL Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

2001 VOLVO VNL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK

2001 VOLVO VNL Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS, SWITCH

2001 VOLVO VNL Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT

2001 VOLVO VNL Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

2001 VOLVO VNL Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR

2001 VOLVO VNL Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, DRAG, LINK, CONNECTION
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