Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #15V634000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V634000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Affecting model year 2012-2014 volvo vnl trucks manufactured december 1, 2011, to september 1, 2013, equipped with certain electric auxiliary power units (apu), part number ba600, manufactured by idle free systems (ifs) Includes 101 affected units, Electric Auxiliary Power Units may Fall from Truck, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2012-2014 volvo vnl trucks manufactured december 1, 2011, to september 1, 2013, equipped with certain electric auxiliary power units (apu), part number ba600, manufactured by idle free systems (ifs)

Defect Summary

Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 volvo vnl trucks manufactured december 1, 2011, to september 1, 2013, equipped with certain electric auxiliary power units (apu), part number ba600, manufactured by idle free systems (ifs). the affected apus have metal housings whose mounting points may crack and tear. additionally, the mounting bolts of the power units may loosen or possibly fail.

Corrective Action

Volvo will notify owners and ifs dealers will inspect the apu for damage and, where needed, install a welded gusset upgrade kit to strengthen the apu c-channels. all units will receive stronger clamping brackets. the recall began on december 10, 2015. owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586, or ifs customer service at 1-920-206-9333. volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1506.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V634000
Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
Report Received Date: 2015-10-08T00:00:00
Subject: Electric auxiliary power units may fall from truck
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 101

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RVXX1506
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 volvo vnl trucks manufactured december 1, 2011, to september 1, 2013, equipped with certain electric auxiliary power units (apu), part number ba600, manufactured by idle free systems (ifs). the affected apus have metal housings whose mounting points may crack and tear. additionally, the mounting bolts of the power units may loosen or possibly fail.
Consequence Summary: If the mounting points crack and tear or the attaching bolts loosen or fail, the power unit may detach from the truck, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Volvo will notify owners and ifs dealers will inspect the apu for damage and, where needed, install a welded gusset upgrade kit to strengthen the apu c-channels. all units will receive stronger clamping brackets. the recall began on december 10, 2015. owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586, or ifs customer service at 1-920-206-9333. volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1506.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 56.44

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