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2008 VOLVO VT Recall - Campaign #10V571000

 
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2008 VOLVO VT RECALL - #10V571000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : QUICK RELEASE VALVE

VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2009 VHD, MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 VN, AND MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 VT TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 30, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR RELEASE FIFTH WHEEL. THE INVERSION VALVE ON THE FRAME MAY BE ORIENTATED WHERE CONTAMINANTS CAN ENTER THE VALVE THROUGH THE EXHAUST PORT. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKE VALVE MAY CORRODE.

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Vehicle 2008 VOLVO VT
Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufactured between 11/7/2005 - 10/30/2009
Recalled on 11/18/2010
Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Owners Notified on 2/18/2011
# Affected 6,187
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
Description VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2009 VHD, MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 VN, AND MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 VT TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 30, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR RELEASE FIFTH WHEEL. THE INVERSION VALVE ON THE FRAME MAY BE ORIENTATED WHERE CONTAMINANTS CAN ENTER THE VALVE THROUGH THE EXHAUST PORT. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKE VALVE MAY CORRODE.
Consequences CORROSION OF THE VALVE CAN CAUSE IT TO MALFUNCTION, THEREBY ADVERSELY AFFECTING BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INVERSION VALVE AND REPLACE AS REQUIRED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Notes VOLVO TRUCKS SAFETY RECALL NO. RVXX1006.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 .
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2008 VOLVO VT Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

2008 VOLVO VT Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

2008 VOLVO VT Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL

2008 VOLVO VT Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR

2008 VOLVO VT Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS

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