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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V682000

2016 Volvo Vn — Power train: manual transmission

Published October 20, 2015 · Recall initiated: October 20, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V682000, published October 20, 2015. Recalling firm: Volvo Trucks North America; 2016 Volvo Vn — Power train: manual transmission.

What's the hazard

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 VN trucks manufactured January 6, 2015, to January 15, 2015, equipped with certain Eaton Fuller FR-Series 10-speed manual transmissions. In the affected vehicles, when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may stay engaged. When the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to a forward gear position, the transmission may mechanically lock because both the reverse gear and forward gear are simultaneously engaged.

What to do

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the transmissions, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586, or Eaton customer service at 1-800-826-4357. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1510.

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Recall details

Brand
VOLVO
Model
VN
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Lot
2016 VOLVO VN
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2016 Volvo Vn — Power train: manual transmission recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V682000 on October 20, 2015. Reported hazard: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 VN trucks manufactured January 6, 2015, to January 15, 2015, equipped with certain Eaton Fuller FR-Series 10-speed manual transmissions. In the affected vehicles, when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may stay engaged. When the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to a forward gear position, the transmission may mechanically lock because both the reverse gear and forward gear are simultaneously engaged.

What should I do if I have this product?

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the transmissions, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586, or Eaton customer service at 1-800-826-4357. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1510.

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

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

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)