VOLVO VNL 2008: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 08V028000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VNL | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2008-02-15 | 2008-01-24 | 2008-01-28 |
Production Dates: 2006-11-14 - 2007-05-30
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX0708
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 798
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, AN INCORRECT SOFTWARE PARAMETER WAS LOADED WHICH RESULTED IN THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER "DPF" 'INHIBIT' FUNCTION BEING DISABLED. THE 'INHIBIT' FUNCTION IS A MEANS FOR THE DRIVER TO STOP A DPF REGENERATION FROM OCCURRING IF A VEHICLE IS IN A LOCATION THAT MAY PRESENT A HAZARDOUS SITUATION.
IF THE DRIVER BELIEVES THAT REGENERATION HAS BEEN STOPPED WHEN IT HAS NOT, IT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE CONTROL PARAMETERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
VOLVO TRUCKS RECALL NO. RVXX0708.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
