VOLVO VNL 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V634000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VNL | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-12-07 | 2015-10-08 | 2015-10-08 |
Production Dates: 2011-12-01 - 2013-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX1506
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 101
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Volvo Trucks North America "Volvo" is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Volvo VNL trucks manufactured December 1, 2011, to September 1, 2013, equipped with certain Electric Auxiliary Power Units "APU", part number BA600, manufactured by Idle Free Systems "IFS". The affected APUs have metal housings whose mounting points may crack and tear. Additionally, the mounting bolts of the power units may loosen or possibly fail.
If the mounting points crack and tear or the attaching bolts loosen or fail, the power unit may detach from the truck, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Volvo will notify owners and IFS dealers will inspect the APU for damage and, where needed, install a welded gusset upgrade kit to strengthen the APU C-channels. All units will receive stronger clamping brackets. The recall began on December 10, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586, or IFS customer service at 1-920-206-9333. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1506.
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.
