Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V030000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 04/01/2005 to 12/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 366 | 06/30/2009 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 01/27/2009 | 01/27/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Volvo trucks is recalling 366 my 2006-2009 vnl trucks equipped with super single tires, bendix brake cam tubes, and volvo air suspension. the vibration frequency from the suspension with super single tires may result in a fatigue crack of the mounting brackets for the brake cam tube. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If left untreated, the crack can propagate and cause failure of the brake cam tube support bracket(s), which can result in loss of brakes at the corresponding wheel end increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will add a support bracket to the brake cam tube. the recall began on june 30, 2009. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo recall no. rvxx0901.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| TSB-514-003 | 08/01/2009 | 10030847 | Volvo: brake cam tube reinforcement with super single wheels/tires and arvin meritor brakes. a rear brake s cam tube support bracket kit has been designed for specific vehicles equipped with arvin meritor s cams and single, wide drive tir | 12/09/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 08/23/2007 | 100000 | 1 | 08/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 volvo vnl. the contact stated that the brake chambers caught fire while the vehicle was in motion. the fire department extinguished the fire and there were no injuries. a police report was filed. the manufacturer was notified and is investigating the issue. the contact has not received any reimbursement. the dealer has not returned his calls or emails. the speed was unknown. the failure mileage was 100,000. updated 03-27-09 *bf updated 03/31/09.*jb the consumer stated the brake chambers leaked air slightly. updated 04/01/09. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 02/01/2010 | 354946 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 volvo 780vnl semi heavy duty truck. the engines electrical system shut on and off when the vehicle was in traffic. the contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, none of the electrical components would function. the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice. the mass air flow sensor and the wires that shorten the frame of the truck which the abs sending unit communicates with each brake system were replaced. the manufacturer was called and advised the contact to call them back in a couple of days. the failure mileage was 354,926. | |||