Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 15V524000

Service brakes

Volvo Trucks North America filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2015-08-17.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V524000

Service brakes

Component
Service brakes
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Vehicles affected
2,854
Reported to NHTSA
2015-08-17
Owners notified
2015-10-19

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

8 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Volvo VNL2015 2014 2013 2012
Volvo VNM2015 2014 2013 2012

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.