2012 VOLVO VNM RECALL - #11V294000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 VHD, VNL, AND VNM TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A MERITOR DRIVELINE. THE TUBING USED TO ASSEMBLE THE DRIVELINES HAS A NONCONFORMING SEAM WELD WITH INSUFFICIENT BONDING OF THE MATERIAL.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Vehicle |
2012 VOLVO VNM |
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Manufacturer |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
Recalled on |
5/23/2011 |
Influenced by |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
Owners Notified on |
7/25/2011 |
# Affected |
341 |
Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE |
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Description |
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 VHD, VNL, AND VNM TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A MERITOR DRIVELINE. THE TUBING USED TO ASSEMBLE THE DRIVELINES HAS A NONCONFORMING SEAM WELD WITH INSUFFICIENT BONDING OF THE MATERIAL. |
Consequences |
THIS CAN RESULT IN SEAM WELD FRACTURE WHEN TORQUE IS APPLIED. ONCE THE TUBE SEAM WELD IS FRACTURED, THE DRIVELINE MAY BECOME INOPERABLE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A DISABLED VEHICLE OR DEBRIS FROM THE DRIVELINE FALLING ONTO THE ROADWAY, BOTH OF WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVELINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586. |
Notes |
VOLVO SAFETY RECALL NO. RVXX1104.OWNERS 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 |
2012 VOLVO VNM Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS
2012 VOLVO VNM Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2012 VOLVO VNM Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2012 VOLVO VNM Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2012 VOLVO VNM Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2012 VOLVO VNM Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2012 VOLVO VNM Recall for VISIBILITY/WIPER
2012 VOLVO VNM Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2012 VOLVO VNM Recall for SERVICE BRAKES
2012 VOLVO VNM Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
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