NHTSA Campaign 09V030000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Issued by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA · Reported Jan 27, 2009 · 366 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING 366 MY 2006-2009 VNL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SUPER SINGLE TIRES, BENDIX BRAKE CAM TUBES, AND VOLVO AIR SUSPENSION. THE VIBRATION FREQUENCY FROM THE SUSPENSION WITH SUPER SINGLE TIRES MAY RESULT IN A FATIGUE CRACK OF THE MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR THE BRAKE CAM TUBE.
Consequence
IF LEFT UNTREATED, THE CRACK CAN PROPAGATE AND CAUSE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE CAM TUBE SUPPORT BRACKET(S), WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKES AT THE CORRESPONDING WHEEL END INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE BRAKE CAM TUBE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VNL | 2006 | 366 |
| VOLVO | VNL | 2007 | 366 |
| VOLVO | VNL | 2008 | 366 |
| VOLVO | VNL | 2009 | 366 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 09V030000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.