Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #14V555000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V555000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Affecting model year 2014-2015 vah, vnl, and vnm trucks manufactured march 4, 2013, to april 28, 2014 Includes 3,175 affected units, Brake Caliper Bolts may be Improperly Tightened, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014-2015 vah, vnl, and vnm trucks manufactured march 4, 2013, to april 28, 2014

Defect Summary

Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 vah, vnl, and vnm trucks manufactured march 4, 2013, to april 28, 2014. due to the bolts holding the disc brake caliper to the backing plate not being tightened to the specified torque, the disc brake caliper may detach from the backing plate.

Corrective Action

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts to specification, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began october 10, 2014. owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1403.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V555000

Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

Report Received Date: 2014-09-11T00:00:00

Subject: Brake caliper bolts may be improperly tightened

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 3,175

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RVXX1403

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 vah, vnl, and vnm trucks manufactured march 4, 2013, to april 28, 2014. due to the bolts holding the disc brake caliper to the backing plate not being tightened to the specified torque, the disc brake caliper may detach from the backing plate.

Consequence Summary: If the disc brake caliper detaches from the backing plate it can affect the brakes to that particular wheel causing the vehicle to "pull" to the left or right, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts to specification, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began october 10, 2014. owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1403.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 94.14

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NHTSA ID: 14V555000

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