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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V571000

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 — Service brakes, air: supply: quick release valve

Published November 18, 2010 · Recall initiated: November 12, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V571000, published November 18, 2010 and initiated November 12, 2010. Recalling firm: Volvo Trucks North America; 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 — Service brakes, air: supply: quick release valve.

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.

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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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Questions about this recall

Was 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 — Service brakes, air: supply: quick release valve recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V571000 on November 18, 2010. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLVO. Model: VHD.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)