2008 VOLVO VT RECALL - #10V571000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : QUICK RELEASE VALVE
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2009 VHD, MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 VN, AND MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 VT TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 30, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR RELEASE FIFTH WHEEL. THE INVERSION VALVE ON THE FRAME MAY BE ORIENTATED WHERE CONTAMINANTS CAN ENTER THE VALVE THROUGH THE EXHAUST PORT. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKE VALVE MAY CORRODE.
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 |
11/7/2005 - 10/30/2009 |
| Recalled on |
11/18/2010 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
2/18/2011 |
| # Affected |
6,187 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE |
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| Description |
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2009 VHD, MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 VN, AND MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 VT TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 30, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR RELEASE FIFTH WHEEL. THE INVERSION VALVE ON THE FRAME MAY BE ORIENTATED WHERE CONTAMINANTS CAN ENTER THE VALVE THROUGH THE EXHAUST PORT. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKE VALVE MAY CORRODE. |
| Consequences |
CORROSION OF THE VALVE CAN CAUSE IT TO MALFUNCTION, THEREBY ADVERSELY AFFECTING BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INVERSION VALVE AND REPLACE AS REQUIRED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586. |
| Notes |
VOLVO TRUCKS SAFETY RECALL NO. RVXX1006.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 |
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 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 VOLVO VT Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2008 VOLVO VT Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2008 VOLVO VT Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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