Volvo Vnl 2013
Model Vnl made in 2013 by Volvo got 5 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air and wheels.
Model 2013
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 | |||||
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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
12V036000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 12/02/2010 to 01/18/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 21625 | 04/27/2012 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 02/01/2012 | 02/03/2012 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Inadvertent brake application can cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. inadvertent brake application can cause the wheels to lock-up leading the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Volvo will notify owners, and provide a temporary repair until bendix develops a permanent remedy. a permanent have been developed and notification to owner began on april 27, 2012. this service will be performed free of charge. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Volvo recall number rvxx1202.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
WHEELS | ||||||||||||||||
12V500000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | V (Vehicle) | 2905 | MFR | Volvo Trucks North America | 12/21/2012 | 10/17/2012 | |||||||||
Defect Summary | Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013 vhd, vnl, and vnm trucks, equipped with model number 90262 or 90541 hayes lemmerz steel wheels. due to an inadequate weld between the wheel disc and rim, the disc can separate from the rim. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Separation of the rim and tire from the vehicle can result in a loss of control and a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels on affected vehicles, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on, or before, january 11, 2013. owners may contact volvo at 1-336-393-2000 for more information. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Volvo's recall campaign number is rvxx1205.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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TIRES | |||
06/19/2012 | 12000 | ||
The owner states that his drivers experienced two separate tire failures on same volvo 430 auto hauler (model 2013 vnl64t). the tires involved in the failures were michelin xza2 energy 295/60 r22.5. the first tire failed on 6/19/2012 with approximately 12,000 miles on it. the tire was a steer tire on the driver |