Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
06V385000VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.from 06/01/2006 to 08/31/2006V (Vehicle)384210/23/2006MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA10/11/200610/11/2006
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks equipped with arvinmeritor rpl20 high angle interaxle driveshafts, an improper seated or missing snap ring can result in the bearing cup to separate from the slip yoke sub-assembly. the universal joint cross could then contact the slip yoke casting and eventually cause the ear work to fracture.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in additional damage to the driveline, the vehicle to which it is attached and ay additional nearby objects.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the driveshafts and replace them as needed. the recall began on october 23, 2006. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
NotesVolvo truck recall no. rvxx0605.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SB-410-0101/01/201110040104Ready08/16/2011
SB-410-0101/01/201110040104Volvo: there are new clutch bearing lubrication tubes. *rm08/16/2011
FSB-431-00109/01/201010034908Volvo truck: i shift transmission with mixed components. installation of replacement parts in an i shift transmission (version-c) may result in diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) mid 130 pid 160 fmi1 or fmi2. no model years listed. *pe01/26/2011
373-00607/01/200810025486Transmission ecu fuse contamination for certain volvo vehicles - vn-2, vhd-2, vt. *pe08/13/2008
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
432 02507/01/200810025482Sp 432-025, control unit, gear selector replacement; at2512c, ato2512c, at2812c, ato3112c. *pe08/13/2008
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
SB-410-0101/01/201110040104Ready08/16/2011
SB-410-0101/01/201110040104Volvo: there are new clutch bearing lubrication tubes. *rm08/16/2011
SB-364-02506/01/200910030388Volvo truck; clutch switch clip; it has been found that vn, vhd and vt vehicles use a spring clip to retain the clutch switch, may have an issue with the clutch switch moving or detaching from it's mount. *pe09/28/2009
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
FSB-431-00109/01/201010034908Volvo truck: i shift transmission with mixed components. installation of replacement parts in an i shift transmission (version-c) may result in diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) mid 130 pid 160 fmi1 or fmi2. no model years listed. *pe01/26/2011

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PE13002Volvo Trucks North America02/07/2013Volvo I-Shift Transmission Disengagement
 The office of defects investigation (odi) has received early warning reporting (ewr) data from the manufacturer that indicates some number of subject vehicles have allegedly experienced a condition where the i-shift transmission fails to automatically disengage from the engine as intended. this may result in extended stopping distances and/or unintended forward motion of a vehicle previously at rest. a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the alleged defect in the subject vehicles.
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
PE13002Volvo Trucks North America02/07/2013Volvo I-Shift Transmission Disengagement
 The office of defects investigation (odi) has received early warning reporting (ewr) data from the manufacturer that indicates some number of subject vehicles have allegedly experienced a condition where the i-shift transmission fails to automatically disengage from the engine as intended. this may result in extended stopping distances and/or unintended forward motion of a vehicle previously at rest. a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the alleged defect in the subject vehicles.