2006 VOLVO VHD RECALL - #06V021000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : EXHAUST SYSTEM
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH D12D ENGINES, THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) COOLER INLET PIPES OR THE PIPES THAT CONNECT THE EGR VALVES TO THE COOLER MAY CRACK OR BREAK.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2006 VOLVO VHD |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/2002 - 1/31/2006 |
| Recalled on |
1/26/2006 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/3/2006 |
| # Affected |
33,102 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH D12D ENGINES, THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) COOLER INLET PIPES OR THE PIPES THAT CONNECT THE EGR VALVES TO THE COOLER MAY CRACK OR BREAK. |
| Consequences |
IF THE PIPES OR THE COOLER INLET PIPES FAIL AND ARE LEFT UNTREATED, THE AIR CLEANER AND INNER FENDER MAY BE SUBJECT TO HOT EXHAUST GASES, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE EGR COOLER PIPES AS REQUIRED AND INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER WAS MAILED ON FEBRUARY 17, 2006, TO ADVISE ON PRECAUTIONS THAT THE OWNER CAN TAKE UNTIL PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. OWNERS ARE BEING NOTIFIED STARTING MARCH 3, 2006, THAT PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586. |
| Notes |
VOLVO TRUCKS RECALL NO. RVXX0601.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. |
| See also |
2006 VOLVO VHD Recall for WHEELS
2006 VOLVO VHD Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2006 VOLVO VHD Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2006 VOLVO VHD Recall for SEAT BELTS
2006 VOLVO VHD Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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