NHTSA Campaign 10V359000
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Issued by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA · Reported Aug 3, 2010 · 3,984 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 VNL, VT, AND 780 TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 1, 2008 THROUGH FEBRUARY 6, 2009. THE BOTTOM TRACK THAT ATTACHES TO THE ARMS USED TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE WINDOW MAY DE-BOND, WHICH RESULTS IN THE GLASS COMING LOOSE AT THE BOTTOM.
Consequence
THE UPPER WINDOW HINGES MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE GLASS TO FALL OUT OF THE WINDOW FRAME CREATING A ROAD HAZARD AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR AS REQUIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VN | 2009 | 3,984 |
| VOLVO | VN | 2010 | 3,984 |
| VOLVO | VNL | 2009 | 3,984 |
| VOLVO | VNL | 2010 | 3,984 |
| VOLVO | VT | 2009 | 3,984 |
| VOLVO | VT | 2010 | 3,984 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 10V359000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.