http://www.arfc.org/rss/feeds/autos/volvo/volvo_truckThe latest automotive recalls from the National Highway Transportation Safety AdministrationWed, 04 Dec 2024 08:40:59 GMTen-us1440Copyright 2024, Eladrel Technologies, LLCAutomotiveCERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS", S5.1.6.3, "ANTILOCK POWER FOR TOWED VEHICLES." ELECTRICAL POWER FOR THE TRAILER ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) CAN BE DISRUPTED WHEN A SWITCH LOCATED ON THE VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS ACTIVATED TO CONTROL LIGHTING WITHIN THE TRAILER.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000014832000092922000000110/recall.aspxThu, 11 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMTCERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS", S5.1.6.3, "ANTILOCK POWER FOR TOWED VEHICLES." ELECTRICAL POWER FOR THE TRAILER ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) CAN BE DISRUPTED WHEN A SWITCH LOCATED ON THE VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS ACTIVATED TO CONTROL LIGHTING WITHIN THE TRAILER.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000014832000084782000000110/recall.aspxThu, 11 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMTCERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS", S5.1.6.3, "ANTILOCK POWER FOR TOWED VEHICLES." ELECTRICAL POWER FOR THE TRAILER ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) CAN BE DISRUPTED WHEN A SWITCH LOCATED ON THE VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS ACTIVATED TO CONTROL LIGHTING WITHIN THE TRAILER.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000014832000082401000000110/recall.aspxThu, 11 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMTCERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS", S5.1.6.3, "ANTILOCK POWER FOR TOWED VEHICLES." ELECTRICAL POWER FOR THE TRAILER ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) CAN BE DISRUPTED WHEN A SWITCH LOCATED ON THE VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS ACTIVATED TO CONTROL LIGHTING WITHIN THE TRAILER.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000014832000082400000000110/recall.aspxThu, 11 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMTCERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS", S5.1.6.3, "ANTILOCK POWER FOR TOWED VEHICLES." ELECTRICAL POWER FOR THE TRAILER ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) CAN BE DISRUPTED WHEN A SWITCH LOCATED ON THE VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS ACTIVATED TO CONTROL LIGHTING WITHIN THE TRAILER.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000014832000082399000000110/recall.aspxThu, 11 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON AUTOSHIFT GEN II TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES. DUE TO A SOFTWARE PROBLEM IN THE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SELECT THE WRONG GEAR.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000010665000084782000000180/recall.aspxTue, 30 May 2000 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3116 MECHANICALLY UNIT INJECTED DIESEL ENGINES. THE GOVERNOR OF THE ENGINE CONTROLS THE UNIT INJECTOR FUELING BY WAY OF A CONTROL ASSEMBLY. IN THIS ASSEMBLY, A LINK TO THE GOVERNOR IS JOINED TO THE CONTROL ROD USING A RIVET. THIS RIVET CAN LOOSEN AND THEN WEAR RESULTING IN ENGINE SPEED INSTABILITY.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000009330000082400000000132/recall.aspxWed, 23 Jun 1999 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3116 MECHANICALLY UNIT INJECTED DIESEL ENGINES. THE GOVERNOR OF THE ENGINE CONTROLS THE UNIT INJECTOR FUELING BY WAY OF A CONTROL ASSEMBLY. IN THIS ASSEMBLY, A LINK TO THE GOVERNOR IS JOINED TO THE CONTROL ROD USING A RIVET. THIS RIVET CAN LOOSEN AND THEN WEAR RESULTING IN ENGINE SPEED INSTABILITY.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000009330000082399000000132/recall.aspxWed, 23 Jun 1999 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3116 MECHANICALLY UNIT INJECTED DIESEL ENGINES. THE GOVERNOR OF THE ENGINE CONTROLS THE UNIT INJECTOR FUELING BY WAY OF A CONTROL ASSEMBLY. IN THIS ASSEMBLY, A LINK TO THE GOVERNOR IS JOINED TO THE CONTROL ROD USING A RIVET. THIS RIVET CAN LOOSEN AND THEN WEAR RESULTING IN ENGINE SPEED INSTABILITY.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000009330000075197000000132/recall.aspxWed, 23 Jun 1999 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS ASSEMBLED BY EITHER VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPORATION OR VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC., AND WITH A 2,100 RPM DETROIT SERIES 60 ENGINE, AND A 32 INCH, 8 BLADE KYSOR ENGINE COOLING FAN. THE BLADES MAY SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY DURING FAN OPERATION AND FULL ENGINE RPM.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000009069000082400000000136/recall.aspxTue, 13 Apr 1999 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS ASSEMBLED BY EITHER VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPORATION OR VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC., AND WITH A 2,100 RPM DETROIT SERIES 60 ENGINE, AND A 32 INCH, 8 BLADE KYSOR ENGINE COOLING FAN. THE BLADES MAY SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY DURING FAN OPERATION AND FULL ENGINE RPM.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000009069000082399000000136/recall.aspxTue, 13 Apr 1999 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS ASSEMBLED BY EITHER VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPORATION OR VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC., AND WITH A 2,100 RPM DETROIT SERIES 60 ENGINE, AND A 32 INCH, 8 BLADE KYSOR ENGINE COOLING FAN. THE BLADES MAY SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY DURING FAN OPERATION AND FULL ENGINE RPM.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000009069000075197000000136/recall.aspxTue, 13 Apr 1999 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS ASSEMBLED BY EITHER VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPORATION OR VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC., AND WITH A 2,100 RPM DETROIT SERIES 60 ENGINE, AND A 32 INCH, 8 BLADE KYSOR ENGINE COOLING FAN. THE BLADES MAY SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY DURING FAN OPERATION AND FULL ENGINE RPM.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000009069000075196000000136/recall.aspxTue, 13 Apr 1999 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS ASSEMBLED BY EITHER VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPORATION OR VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC., AND WITH A 2,100 RPM DETROIT SERIES 60 ENGINE, AND A 32 INCH, 8 BLADE KYSOR ENGINE COOLING FAN. THE BLADES MAY SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY DURING FAN OPERATION AND FULL ENGINE RPM.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000009069000081903000000136/recall.aspxTue, 13 Apr 1999 00:00:00 GMTTHE EQUALIZING BEAM SHAFT OF THE TANDEM AXLE SUSPENSION WERE MANUFACTURED FROM AS-ROLLED SAE4140 STEEL RATHER THAN THE SPECIFIED ANNEALED SAE4140. THESE SHAFTS CAN FRACTURE INSIDE THE BEAM AT THE TOE OF THE WELD.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000007968000075197000000022/recall.aspxThu, 25 Jul 1996 00:00:00 GMTTHE EQUALIZING BEAM SHAFT OF THE TANDEM AXLE SUSPENSION WERE MANUFACTURED FROM AS-ROLLED SAE4140 STEEL RATHER THAN THE SPECIFIED ANNEALED SAE4140. THESE SHAFTS CAN FRACTURE INSIDE THE BEAM AT THE TOE OF THE WELD.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000007968000014901000000022/recall.aspxThu, 25 Jul 1996 00:00:00 GMTINTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTER AND THE AXLE HANGER BRACKET ON THE FORWARD DRIVE AXLE MAY PREVENT FULL BRAKE APPLICATION ON THAT AXLE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000004981000014899000000032/recall.aspxMon, 27 Apr 1987 00:00:00 GMTSEAT BELT MAY LOOSEN WHEN EXTENDED COMPLETELY FROM THE NON-LOCKING RETRACTOR, EVEN THOUGH IT IS BUCKLED AND ADJUSTED SNUGLY. THIS ALLOWS THE FREE END OF THE BELT TO CREEP BACK INTO THE RETRACTOR WITHOUT WARNING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000004797000055602000000267/recall.aspxTue, 05 Aug 1986 00:00:00 GMTSEAT BELT MAY LOOSEN WHEN EXTENDED COMPLETELY FROM THE NON-LOCKING RETRACTOR, EVEN THOUGH IT IS BUCKLED AND ADJUSTED SNUGLY. THIS ALLOWS THE FREE END OF THE BELT TO CREEP BACK INTO THE RETRACTOR WITHOUT WARNING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000004797000055163000000267/recall.aspxTue, 05 Aug 1986 00:00:00 GMTSEAT BELT MAY LOOSEN WHEN EXTENDED COMPLETELY FROM THE NON-LOCKING RETRACTOR, EVEN THOUGH IT IS BUCKLED AND ADJUSTED SNUGLY. THIS ALLOWS THE FREE END OF THE BELT TO CREEP BACK INTO THE RETRACTOR WITHOUT WARNING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000004797000055162000000267/recall.aspxTue, 05 Aug 1986 00:00:00 GMTSEAT BELT MAY LOOSEN WHEN EXTENDED COMPLETELY FROM THE NON-LOCKING RETRACTOR, EVEN THOUGH IT IS BUCKLED AND ADJUSTED SNUGLY. THIS ALLOWS THE FREE END OF THE BELT TO CREEP BACK INTO THE RETRACTOR WITHOUT WARNING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000004797000054879000000267/recall.aspxTue, 05 Aug 1986 00:00:00 GMTTHE SEAT BELT MAY NOT REMAIN SNUG AFTER ADJUSTMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT THE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT SUFFICIENTLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANTS AND RESULT IN INJURIES.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000004497000055163000000268/recall.aspxMon, 01 Apr 1985 00:00:00 GMTTHE SEAT BELT MAY NOT REMAIN SNUG AFTER ADJUSTMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT THE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT SUFFICIENTLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANTS AND RESULT IN INJURIES.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000004497000055162000000268/recall.aspxMon, 01 Apr 1985 00:00:00 GMTTHE SEAT BELT MAY NOT REMAIN SNUG AFTER ADJUSTMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT THE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT SUFFICIENTLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANTS AND RESULT IN INJURIES.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000004497000054879000000268/recall.aspxMon, 01 Apr 1985 00:00:00 GMTTHE BRAKE LINE BETWEEN THE PROPORTIONING VALVE AND THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE MAY FRACTURE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000004283000054879000000073/recall.aspxWed, 02 May 1984 00:00:00 GMTTHE TORSION BAR CLAMP MAY ALLOW THE TORSION BAR TO MOVE. INCREASED EFFORT WILL BE REQUIRED TO RAISE OR LOWER THE TILT CAB.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000004284000054879000000272/recall.aspxWed, 02 May 1984 00:00:00 GMTTHE BRAKE LINE BETWEEN THE PROPORTIONING VALVE AND THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE MAY FRACTURE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000004283000054318000000073/recall.aspxWed, 02 May 1984 00:00:00 GMTTHE TORSION BAR CLAMP MAY ALLOW THE TORSION BAR TO MOVE. INCREASED EFFORT WILL BE REQUIRED TO RAISE OR LOWER THE TILT CAB.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000004284000054318000000272/recall.aspxWed, 02 May 1984 00:00:00 GMTTHE BRAKE LINE BETWEEN THE PROPORTIONING VALVE AND THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE MAY FRACTURE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000004283000054247000000073/recall.aspxWed, 02 May 1984 00:00:00 GMTTHE TORSION BAR CLAMP MAY ALLOW THE TORSION BAR TO MOVE. INCREASED EFFORT WILL BE REQUIRED TO RAISE OR LOWER THE TILT CAB.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000004284000054247000000272/recall.aspxWed, 02 May 1984 00:00:00 GMTTHE BRAKE LINE BETWEEN THE PROPORTIONING VALVE AND THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE MAY FRACTURE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000004283000054248000000073/recall.aspxWed, 02 May 1984 00:00:00 GMTTHE TORSION BAR CLAMP MAY ALLOW THE TORSION BAR TO MOVE. INCREASED EFFORT WILL BE REQUIRED TO RAISE OR LOWER THE TILT CAB.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000004284000054248000000272/recall.aspxWed, 02 May 1984 00:00:00 GMTTHE BRAKE LINE BETWEEN THE PROPORTIONING VALVE AND THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE MAY FRACTURE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000004283000054246000000073/recall.aspxWed, 02 May 1984 00:00:00 GMTTHE TORSION BAR CLAMP MAY ALLOW THE TORSION BAR TO MOVE. INCREASED EFFORT WILL BE REQUIRED TO RAISE OR LOWER THE TILT CAB.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000004284000054246000000272/recall.aspxWed, 02 May 1984 00:00:00 GMTTHE BRAKE LINE BETWEEN THE PROPORTIONING VALVE AND THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE MAY FRACTURE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000004283000054878000000073/recall.aspxWed, 02 May 1984 00:00:00 GMTTHE TORSION BAR CLAMP MAY ALLOW THE TORSION BAR TO MOVE. INCREASED EFFORT WILL BE REQUIRED TO RAISE OR LOWER THE TILT CAB.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000004284000054878000000272/recall.aspxWed, 02 May 1984 00:00:00 GMTTHE BRAKE LINE BETWEEN THE PROPORTIONING VALVE AND THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE MAY FRACTURE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000004283000054880000000073/recall.aspxWed, 02 May 1984 00:00:00 GMTTHE TORSION BAR CLAMP MAY ALLOW THE TORSION BAR TO MOVE. INCREASED EFFORT WILL BE REQUIRED TO RAISE OR LOWER THE TILT CAB.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/volvo_truck/recalls/000004284000054880000000272/recall.aspxWed, 02 May 1984 00:00:00 GMT