2012 VOLVO VNM RECALL - #11V460000
RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES : FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 VNL AND VNM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 1, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011. DURING THE COUPLING PROCESS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE DRIVER TO PARTIALLY CLOSE THE FIFTH WHEEL LOCK AND IF SOLELY RELYING ON A TUG TEST (PULL TEST), THE DRIVER MAY THINK THAT THE FIFTH WHEEL LOCK IS PROPERLY COUPLED TO THE TRAILER KING PIN WHEN IN FACT IT IS NOT PROPERLY COUPLED.
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 |
5/1/2010 - 1/31/2011 |
| Recalled on |
9/7/2011 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
12/7/2011 |
| # Affected |
299 |
| Recalled for |
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 VNL AND VNM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 1, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011. DURING THE COUPLING PROCESS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE DRIVER TO PARTIALLY CLOSE THE FIFTH WHEEL LOCK AND IF SOLELY RELYING ON A TUG TEST (PULL TEST), THE DRIVER MAY THINK THAT THE FIFTH WHEEL LOCK IS PROPERLY COUPLED TO THE TRAILER KING PIN WHEN IN FACT IT IS NOT PROPERLY COUPLED. |
| Consequences |
IF THE DRIVER DRIVES AWAY WITH A TRAILER THAT IS NOT PROPERLY COUPLED, THE TRAILER CAN COME LOOSE AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOCK BAR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586. |
| Notes |
VOLVO TRUCKS' SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS RVXX1106.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 POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE
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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