2012 Volvo Vnl | 2011 Volvo Vnm | 2013 Volvo Vnl | 2011 Volvo Vnl | 2011 Volvo Vhd | 2012 Volvo Vhd | 2012 Volvo Vnm | 2013 Volvo Vnm — Service brakes, air: supply: check valve
Published February 3, 2012 · Recall initiated: February 1, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V036000, published February 3, 2012 and initiated February 1, 2012. Recalling firm: Volvo Trucks North America; 2012 Volvo Vnl | 2011 Volvo Vnm | 2013 Volvo Vnl | 2011 Volvo Vnl | 2011 Volvo Vhd | 2012 Volvo Vhd | 2012 Volvo Vnm | 2013 Volvo Vnm — Service brakes, air: supply: check valve.
What's the hazard
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 VHD AND MODEL YEAR 2011-2013 VNL AND VNM VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 2, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION.
What to do
VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND PROVIDE A TEMPORARY REPAIR UNTIL BENDIX DEVELOPS A PERMANENT REMEDY. A PERMANENT REMEDY HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2012. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. 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 | 2013 VOLVO VNL | 2011 VOLVO VNL | 2011 VOLVO VHD | 2012 VOLVO VHD | 2012 VOLVO VNM | 2013 VOLVO VNM
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Volvo Vnl | 2011 Volvo Vnm | 2013 Volvo Vnl | 2011 Volvo Vnl | 2011 Volvo Vhd | 2012 Volvo Vhd | 2012 Volvo Vnm | 2013 Volvo Vnm — Service brakes, air: supply: check valve recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V036000 on February 3, 2012. Reported hazard: VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 VHD AND MODEL YEAR 2011-2013 VNL AND VNM VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 2, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION.
What should I do if I have this product?
VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND PROVIDE A TEMPORARY REPAIR UNTIL BENDIX DEVELOPS A PERMANENT REMEDY. A PERMANENT REMEDY HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2012. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. 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.