2008 VOLVO VT RECALL - #08V028000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE : DIESEL
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, AN INCORRECT SOFTWARE PARAMETER WAS LOADED WHICH RESULTED IN THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) 'INHIBIT' FUNCTION BEING DISABLED. THE 'INHIBIT' FUNCTION IS A MEANS FOR THE DRIVER TO STOP A DPF REGENERATION FROM OCCURRING IF A VEHICLE IS IN A LOCATION THAT MAY PRESENT A HAZARDOUS SITUATION.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 VOLVO VT |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
1/28/2008 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
2/15/2008 |
| # Affected |
798 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, AN INCORRECT SOFTWARE PARAMETER WAS LOADED WHICH RESULTED IN THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) 'INHIBIT' FUNCTION BEING DISABLED. THE 'INHIBIT' FUNCTION IS A MEANS FOR THE DRIVER TO STOP A DPF REGENERATION FROM OCCURRING IF A VEHICLE IS IN A LOCATION THAT MAY PRESENT A HAZARDOUS SITUATION. |
| Consequences |
IF THE DRIVER BELIEVES THAT REGENERATION HAS BEEN STOPPED WHEN IT HAS NOT, IT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE CONTROL PARAMETERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586. |
| Notes |
VOLVO TRUCKS RECALL NO. RVXX0708.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 VT Recall for STEERING
2008 VOLVO VT Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2008 VOLVO VT Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, HOOD, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2008 VOLVO VT Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2008 VOLVO VT Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
2008 VOLVO VT Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2008 VOLVO VT Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2008 VOLVO VT Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2008 VOLVO VT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, QUICK RELEASE VALVE
2008 VOLVO VT Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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