Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #20V782000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V782000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 6,982 affected units, Parking Brake may Apply Unexpectedly, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Volvo trucks north america (volvo trucks) is recalling 2021 vnl, vnr, vah, and vhd vehicles. the collets (internal jaws) for the brass fitting inserts used in the pneumatic pass-through plate may have been damaged during leak testing. as a result, the brass fitting may completely release the air brake line from the pass-through plate while under pressure. If this occurs on the park brake circuit, signal pressure that holds off the mechanical spring in the park brake chambers will be lost allowing the park brakes to apply.

Corrective Action

Volvo trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air brake line for proper engagement of the fitting in the pass-through plate, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin january 31, 2021. owners may contact volvo trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. volvo trucks' number for this recall is rvxx2006.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V782000

Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

Report Received Date: 2020-12-15T00:00:00

Subject: Parking brake may apply unexpectedly

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 6,982

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RVXX2006

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Volvo trucks north america (volvo trucks) is recalling 2021 vnl, vnr, vah, and vhd vehicles. the collets (internal jaws) for the brass fitting inserts used in the pneumatic pass-through plate may have been damaged during leak testing. as a result, the brass fitting may completely release the air brake line from the pass-through plate while under pressure. If this occurs on the park brake circuit, signal pressure that holds off the mechanical spring in the park brake chambers will be lost allowing the park brakes to apply.

Consequence Summary: If the park brakes apply unexpectedly, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Volvo trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air brake line for proper engagement of the fitting in the pass-through plate, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin january 31, 2021. owners may contact volvo trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. volvo trucks' number for this recall is rvxx2006.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 88.1

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NHTSA ID: 20V782000

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