Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #11V294000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V294000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 341 affected units, DRIVELINE ASSEMBLIES/MERITOR, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2012 vhd, vnl, and vnm trucks equipped with a meritor driveline. the tubing used to assemble the drivelines has a nonconforming seam weld with insufficient bonding of the material.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the drivelines free of charge. the safety recall began on july 25, 2011. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V294000

Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

Report Received Date: 2011-05-20T00:00:00

Subject: Driveline assemblies/meritor

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 341

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RVXX1104

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2012 vhd, vnl, and vnm trucks equipped with a meritor driveline. the tubing used to assemble the drivelines has a nonconforming seam weld with insufficient bonding of the material.

Consequence Summary: This can result in seam weld fracture when torque is applied. once the tube seam weld is fractured, the driveline may become inoperable, which may result in a disabled vehicle or debris from the driveline falling onto the roadway, both of which can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the drivelines free of charge. the safety recall began on july 25, 2011. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-yne9-2y7w-3hw6

NHTSA ID: 11V294000

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Created At: 1741512641

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Updated At: 1741512641

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