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Volvo VNL Recall 08V028: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

NHTSA campaign 08V028, reported January 24, 2008, 798 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 08V028VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Problem
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, AN INCORRECT SOFTWARE PARAMETER WAS LOADED WHICH RESULTED IN THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) 'INHIBIT' FUNCTION BEING DISABLED. THE 'INHIBIT' FUNCTION IS A MEANS FOR THE DRIVER TO STOP A DPF REGENERATION FROM OCCURRING IF A VEHICLE IS IN A LOCATION THAT MAY PRESENT A HAZARDOUS SITUATION.
Risk
IF THE DRIVER BELIEVES THAT REGENERATION HAS BEEN STOPPED WHEN IT HAS NOT, IT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE CONTROL PARAMETERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Notes
VOLVO TRUCKS RECALL NO. RVXX0708.CUSTOMERS 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.

Affected vehicles

Volvo VNL2008
Volvo VT2008