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2011 VOLVO VNM Recall - Campaign #11V460000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2011 VOLVO VNM RECALL - #11V460000

RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES : FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 VNL AND VNM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 1, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011. DURING THE COUPLING PROCESS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE DRIVER TO PARTIALLY CLOSE THE FIFTH WHEEL LOCK AND IF SOLELY RELYING ON A TUG TEST (PULL TEST), THE DRIVER MAY THINK THAT THE FIFTH WHEEL LOCK IS PROPERLY COUPLED TO THE TRAILER KING PIN WHEN IN FACT IT IS NOT PROPERLY COUPLED.

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Vehicle 2011 VOLVO VNM
Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufactured between 5/1/2010 - 1/31/2011
Recalled on 9/7/2011
Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Owners Notified on 12/7/2011
# Affected 299
Recalled for TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Description VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 VNL AND VNM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 1, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011. DURING THE COUPLING PROCESS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE DRIVER TO PARTIALLY CLOSE THE FIFTH WHEEL LOCK AND IF SOLELY RELYING ON A TUG TEST (PULL TEST), THE DRIVER MAY THINK THAT THE FIFTH WHEEL LOCK IS PROPERLY COUPLED TO THE TRAILER KING PIN WHEN IN FACT IT IS NOT PROPERLY COUPLED.
Consequences IF THE DRIVER DRIVES AWAY WITH A TRAILER THAT IS NOT PROPERLY COUPLED, THE TRAILER CAN COME LOOSE AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOCK BAR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Notes VOLVO TRUCKS' SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS RVXX1106.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 2011 VOLVO VNM Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS

2011 VOLVO VNM Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE

2011 VOLVO VNM Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

2011 VOLVO VNM Recall for VISIBILITY/WIPER

2011 VOLVO VNM Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
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