NHTSA Campaign 15V524000

SERVICE BRAKES

Issued by Volvo Trucks North America · Reported Aug 17, 2015 · 2,854 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
VOLVO VNL 2012 2,854
VOLVO VNL 2013 2,854
VOLVO VNL 2014 2,854
VOLVO VNL 2015 2,854
VOLVO VNM 2012 2,854
VOLVO VNM 2013 2,854
VOLVO VNM 2014 2,854
VOLVO VNM 2015 2,854

Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V524000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.