VOLVO VNL 2008: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 09V030000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VNL | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2009-06-30 | 2009-01-27 | 2009-01-27 |
Production Dates: 2005-04-01 - 2008-12-31
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX0901
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 366
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING 366 MY 2006-2009 VNL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SUPER SINGLE TIRES, BENDIX BRAKE CAM TUBES, AND VOLVO AIR SUSPENSION. THE VIBRATION FREQUENCY FROM THE SUSPENSION WITH SUPER SINGLE TIRES MAY RESULT IN A FATIGUE CRACK OF THE MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR THE BRAKE CAM TUBE.
IF LEFT UNTREATED, THE CRACK CAN PROPAGATE AND CAUSE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE CAM TUBE SUPPORT BRACKET"S", WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKES AT THE CORRESPONDING WHEEL END INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL ADD A SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE BRAKE CAM TUBE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
VOLVO RECALL NO. RVXX0901.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 .
