SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
Published November 18, 2010 · Recall initiated: November 12, 2010
What's the hazard
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2009 VHD, MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 VN, AND MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 VT TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 30, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR RELEASE FIFTH WHEEL. THE INVERSION VALVE ON THE FRAME MAY BE ORIENTATED WHERE CONTAMINANTS CAN ENTER THE VALVE THROUGH THE EXHAUST PORT. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKE VALVE MAY CORRODE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INVERSION VALVE AND REPLACE AS REQUIRED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Recall details
- Brand
- VOLVO
- Model
- VHD
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Lot
- 2007 VOLVO VHD | 2009 VOLVO VT | 2007 VOLVO VN | 2006 VOLVO VN | 2008 VOLVO VN | 2007 VOLVO VT | 2008 VOLVO VT | 2009 VOLVO VN | 2010 VOLVO VN | 2009 VOLVO VHD
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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