CarRecallWatch- Component
- PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR
- Problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2015 and 2016 VNX and VNL trucks manufactured from May 20, 2014, through March 6, 2015, equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators manufactured January 9, 2014, to October 28, 2014. The affected actuators may have an incomplete attachment of the internal rubber diaphragm to the actuation mechanism of the parking brake section of the Life Seal actuator.
- Risk
- If the diaphragm is not completely attached, there may be internal leakage from the service section past the diaphragm, potentially trapping air pressure in the parking brake section. This air pressure in turn, if not vented, may prevent full release of the actuator unit, and may induce brake drag and may result in overheated wheelend service brakes, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake actuator and replace, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1501.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some Volvo VNL and VNX trucks from the 2015 and 2016 model years have Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators that may have an incomplete attachment of the internal rubber diaphragm to the parking brake mechanism. This can allow air to leak past the diaphragm and become trapped in the parking brake section. If that pressure is not vented, the actuator may not fully release, causing brake drag and overheated wheel-end service brakes, which increases the risk of a fire.
Volvo will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the brake actuator and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. Owners may also contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586 and reference recall number RVXX1501. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your truck is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volvo VNL | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| Volvo VNX | 20152016 |