VOLVO VNL 2020: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V536000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VNL | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-10-07 | 2020-09-02 | 2020-09-03 |
Production Dates: 2017-01-31 - 2019-01-11
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
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."
A dislodged brake pedal would be inoperable, increasing a risk of a crash.
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.
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.
