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Volvo VNL Recall 13V268: Power Train:Clutch Assembly

NHTSA campaign 13V268, reported June 26, 2013, 23,056 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V268Volvo Trucks North America
Component
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Problem
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 VAH, VHD, VNL, VNM, and VT models. The affected vehicles were built without a redundant clutch disengagement switch. Without a redundant switch, a loss of signal from the brake air pressure switch can prevent the clutch from automatically disengaging when the brake is applied.
Risk
Without a signal to disengage the clutch when the brakes are applied, the distance required to stop the truck may lengthen, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo Trucks will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles if necessary. The recall began on August 26, 2013. Volvo's recall number is RVXX1303. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Volvo VAH20072008200920102011201220132014
Volvo VHD20072008200920102011201220132014
Volvo VNL20072008200920102011201220132014
Volvo VNM20072008200920102011201220132014
Volvo VT20072008200920102011201220132014