VOLVO VHD 2012: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V268000

Make Model Year
VOLVO VHD 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-08-26 2013-06-26 2013-06-28

Production Dates: 2006-12-20 - 2013-05-22

Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX1303

Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 23056

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

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

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.