2008 VOLVO VNL RECALL - #09V030000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 VOLVO VNL |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/2005 - 12/31/2008 |
| Recalled on |
1/27/2009 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
6/30/2009 |
| # Affected |
366 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
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 . |
| See also |
2008 VOLVO VNL Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2008 VOLVO VNL Recall for STEERING
2008 VOLVO VNL Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2008 VOLVO VNL Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, HOOD, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2008 VOLVO VNL Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2008 VOLVO VNL Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
2008 VOLVO VNL Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2008 VOLVO VNL Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 VOLVO VNL Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2008 VOLVO VNL Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2008 VOLVO VNL Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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