Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #13V268000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V268000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Affecting model year 2007-2014 vah, vhd, vnl, vnm, and vt models Includes 23,056 affected units, Redundant Clutch Disengagement Signal, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2007-2014 vah, vhd, vnl, vnm, and vt models

Defect Summary

Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 vah, vhd, vnl, vnm, and vt models. The affected vehicles were built without a redundant clutch disengagement switch. without a redundant switch, a loss of signal from the brake air pressure switch can prevent the clutch from automatically disengaging when the brake is applied.

Corrective Action

Volvo trucks will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles if necessary. the recall began on august 26, 2013. Volvo's recall number is rvxx1303. owners may contact volvo at 1-336-393-2000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V268000

Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

Report Received Date: 2013-06-26T00:00:00

Subject: Redundant clutch disengagement signal

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 23,056

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RVXX1303

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 vah, vhd, vnl, vnm, and vt models. The affected vehicles were built without a redundant clutch disengagement switch. without a redundant switch, a loss of signal from the brake air pressure switch can prevent the clutch from automatically disengaging when the brake is applied.

Consequence Summary: Without a signal to disengage the clutch when the brakes are applied, the distance required to stop the truck may lengthen, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Volvo trucks will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles if necessary. the recall began on august 26, 2013. Volvo's recall number is rvxx1303. owners may contact volvo at 1-336-393-2000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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