2012 Volvo Vnl | 2011 Volvo Vnm | 2011 Volvo Vnl | 2012 Volvo Vnm — Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Published September 7, 2011 · Recall initiated: September 1, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V460000, published September 7, 2011 and initiated September 1, 2011. Recalling firm: Volvo Trucks North America; 2012 Volvo Vnl | 2011 Volvo Vnm | 2011 Volvo Vnl | 2012 Volvo Vnm — Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly.
What's the hazard
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 VNL AND VNM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 1, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011. DURING THE COUPLING PROCESS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE DRIVER TO PARTIALLY CLOSE THE FIFTH WHEEL LOCK AND IF SOLELY RELYING ON A TUG TEST (PULL TEST), THE DRIVER MAY THINK THAT THE FIFTH WHEEL LOCK IS PROPERLY COUPLED TO THE TRAILER KING PIN WHEN IN FACT IT IS NOT PROPERLY COUPLED.
What to do
DEALERS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOCK BAR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLVO
- Model
- VNL
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Lot
- 2012 VOLVO VNL | 2011 VOLVO VNM | 2011 VOLVO VNL | 2012 VOLVO VNM
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Volvo Vnl | 2011 Volvo Vnm | 2011 Volvo Vnl | 2012 Volvo Vnm — Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V460000 on September 7, 2011. Reported hazard: VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 VNL AND VNM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 1, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011. DURING THE COUPLING PROCESS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE DRIVER TO PARTIALLY CLOSE THE FIFTH WHEEL LOCK AND IF SOLELY RELYING ON A TUG TEST (PULL TEST), THE DRIVER MAY THINK THAT THE FIFTH WHEEL LOCK IS PROPERLY COUPLED TO THE TRAILER KING PIN WHEN IN FACT IT IS NOT PROPERLY COUPLED.
What should I do if I have this product?
DEALERS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOCK BAR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 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: VNL.