VOLVO VNM 2014: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V356000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VNM | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-08-12 | 2014-06-20 | 2014-06-23 |
Production Dates: 2010-11-17 - 2014-02-05
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX1402
Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1025
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Volvo Trucks of North America "Volvo" is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 VNL and 2014-2015 VNM trucks manufactured November 17, 2010, through February 5, 2014, and equipped with enhanced cruise control and without side fairings. In the affected vehicles, the active braking component of the enhanced cruise control can become disabled.
If the active braking feature becomes disabled, the vehicle may not automatically activate the brakes as intended when the enhanced cruise control system is in use, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1402.
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.
