2012 VOLVO VNM 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 VNM |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
| See also |
2012 VOLVO VNM Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS
2012 VOLVO VNM Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE
2012 VOLVO VNM Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2012 VOLVO VNM Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2012 VOLVO VNM Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2012 VOLVO VNM Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2012 VOLVO VNM Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2012 VOLVO VNM Recall for VISIBILITY/WIPER
2012 VOLVO VNM Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2012 VOLVO VNM Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
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