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2012 VOLVO VNL Recall - Campaign #15V524000

 
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2012 VOLVO VNL RECALL - #15V524000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 VNL and VNM trucks manufactured May 31, 2011, to December 1, 2014. In the affected trucks, the trailer hand brake handle may not to return to the off position due to being restricted by the cut out in the trim panel.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2012 VOLVO VNL
Manufacturer Volvo Trucks North America
Manufactured between 5/31/2011 - 12/1/2014
Recalled on 8/17/2015
Influenced by Volvo Trucks North America
Owners Notified on 10/19/2015
# Affected 2,854
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES
Description Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 VNL and VNM trucks manufactured May 31, 2011, to December 1, 2014. In the affected trucks, the trailer hand brake handle may not to return to the off position due to being restricted by the cut out in the trim panel.
Consequences If the brake handle does return to the off position, the trailer service brakes may drag causing the wheel end to overheat and potentially cause a wheel end fire or tire blowout. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective action Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trim panel slot and make it longer, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-258-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1504.
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.
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