CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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
Certain 2012-2015 Volvo VNL and VNM trucks built between May 31, 2011, and December 1, 2014, may have a trailer hand brake handle that does not return fully to the off position. The cutout in the trim panel can restrict the handle's movement.
If the handle does not return to the off position, the trailer service brakes can drag. This can overheat the wheel end and potentially cause a wheel end fire or tire blowout, both of which increase the risk of a crash.
Volvo will notify owners. Dealers will inspect the trim panel slot and lengthen it if needed, at no cost to the owner. Owners can contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-258-6586 (recall RVXX1504). The recall began October 19, 2015. Check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volvo VNL | 2012201320142015 |
|---|---|
| Volvo VNM | 2012201320142015 |