VOLVO VHD 2021: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V536000

Make Model Year
VOLVO VHD 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-10-07 2020-09-02 2020-09-03

Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX2004

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11127

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121

Summary

Volvo Trucks North America "Volvo Trucks" is recalling certain 2020-2021 VAH, VHD, VNL and VNR vehicles. The die cast pedal plate may break at one of its attachment points, possibly resulting in the brake pedal dislodging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Consequence

A dislodged brake pedal would be inoperable, increasing a risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the pedal plates if required, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2004.

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.