Volvo Trucks North America | model year 2016 vn trucks manufactured january 6, 2015, to january 15, 2015, equipped with certain eaton fuller fr-series 10-speed manual transmissions | NHTSA Recall #15V682000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V682000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Affecting model year 2016 vn trucks manufactured january 6, 2015, to january 15, 2015, equipped with certain eaton fuller fr-series 10-speed manual transmissions Includes 7 affected units, 10-Speed Manual Transmission may Remain in Reverse, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

model year 2016 vn trucks manufactured january 6, 2015, to january 15, 2015, equipped with certain eaton fuller fr-series 10-speed manual transmissions

Defect Summary

Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 vn trucks manufactured january 6, 2015, to january 15, 2015, equipped with certain eaton fuller fr-series 10-speed manual transmissions. in the affected vehicles, when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may stay engaged. when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to a forward gear position, the transmission may mechanically lock because both the reverse gear and forward gear are simultaneously engaged.

Corrective Action

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the transmissions, if necessary, free of charge. the recall began on december 21, 2015. owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586, or eaton customer service at 1-800-826-4357. volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1510.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V682000
Report Received Date: 2015-10-20T00:00:00
Subject: 10-speed manual transmission may remain in reverse
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 7

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RVXX1510
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 vn trucks manufactured january 6, 2015, to january 15, 2015, equipped with certain eaton fuller fr-series 10-speed manual transmissions. in the affected vehicles, when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may stay engaged. when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to a forward gear position, the transmission may mechanically lock because both the reverse gear and forward gear are simultaneously engaged.
Consequence Summary: Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the transmissions, if necessary, free of charge. the recall began on december 21, 2015. owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586, or eaton customer service at 1-800-826-4357. volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1510.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 42.86

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NHTSA ID: 15V682000
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Created At: 1741512641
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Updated At: 1741512641
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