VOLVO VHD 2014: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V739000

Make Model Year
VOLVO VHD 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-12-10 2014-11-18 2014-11-18

Production Dates: 2011-06-16 - 2014-08-18

Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX1406

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6234

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Volvo Trucks North America "Volvo" is recalling certain model year 2012, 2014-2015 VHD, 2012-2015 VNL, and 2014-2015 VNM trucks manufactured June 16, 2011, to August 18, 2014, and equipped with the Eco-Roll option. The affected trucks may fail to re-engage the vehicle drivetrain after using the Eco-Roll feature.

Consequence

If the drivetrain does not re-engage, the vehicle's stopping distance may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo has notified owners, and dealers will update the Eco-Roll software, free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1406.

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.