Auto Recalls for Consumers

2006 VOLVO VNL Recall - Campaign #06V021000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2006 VOLVO VNL RECALL - #06V021000

RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : EXHAUST SYSTEM

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH D12D ENGINES, THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) COOLER INLET PIPES OR THE PIPES THAT CONNECT THE EGR VALVES TO THE COOLER MAY CRACK OR BREAK.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2006 VOLVO VNL
Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufactured between 11/1/2002 - 1/31/2006
Recalled on 1/26/2006
Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Owners Notified on 3/3/2006
# Affected 33,102
Recalled for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Description ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH D12D ENGINES, THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) COOLER INLET PIPES OR THE PIPES THAT CONNECT THE EGR VALVES TO THE COOLER MAY CRACK OR BREAK.
Consequences IF THE PIPES OR THE COOLER INLET PIPES FAIL AND ARE LEFT UNTREATED, THE AIR CLEANER AND INNER FENDER MAY BE SUBJECT TO HOT EXHAUST GASES, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE EGR COOLER PIPES AS REQUIRED AND INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER WAS MAILED ON FEBRUARY 17, 2006, TO ADVISE ON PRECAUTIONS THAT THE OWNER CAN TAKE UNTIL PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. OWNERS ARE BEING NOTIFIED STARTING MARCH 3, 2006, THAT PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Notes VOLVO TRUCKS RECALL NO. RVXX0601.CUSTOMERS 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 2006 VOLVO VNL Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS

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2006 VOLVO VNL Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

2006 VOLVO VNL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

2006 VOLVO VNL Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR

2006 VOLVO VNL Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, DRAG, LINK, CONNECTION
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