2013 Volvo Vnl | 2014 Volvo Vnl | 2012 Volvo Vnl — Electrical system
Published October 8, 2015 · Recall initiated: October 8, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V634000, published October 8, 2015. Recalling firm: Volvo Trucks North America; 2013 Volvo Vnl | 2014 Volvo Vnl | 2012 Volvo Vnl — Electrical system.
What's the hazard
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Volvo VNL trucks manufactured December 1, 2011, to September 1, 2013, equipped with certain Electric Auxiliary Power Units (APU), part number BA600, manufactured by Idle Free Systems (IFS). The affected APUs have metal housings whose mounting points may crack and tear. Additionally, the mounting bolts of the power units may loosen or possibly fail.
What to do
Volvo will notify owners and IFS dealers will inspect the APU for damage and, where needed, install a welded gusset upgrade kit to strengthen the APU C-channels. All units will receive stronger clamping brackets. The recall began on December 10, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586, or IFS customer service at 1-920-206-9333. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1506.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLVO
- Model
- VNL
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Lot
- 2013 VOLVO VNL | 2014 VOLVO VNL | 2012 VOLVO VNL
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Volvo Vnl | 2014 Volvo Vnl | 2012 Volvo Vnl — Electrical system recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V634000 on October 8, 2015. Reported hazard: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Volvo VNL trucks manufactured December 1, 2011, to September 1, 2013, equipped with certain Electric Auxiliary Power Units (APU), part number BA600, manufactured by Idle Free Systems (IFS). The affected APUs have metal housings whose mounting points may crack and tear. Additionally, the mounting bolts of the power units may loosen or possibly fail.
What should I do if I have this product?
Volvo will notify owners and IFS dealers will inspect the APU for damage and, where needed, install a welded gusset upgrade kit to strengthen the APU C-channels. All units will receive stronger clamping brackets. The recall began on December 10, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586, or IFS customer service at 1-920-206-9333. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1506.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLVO. Model: VNL.