Vehicle recall 04V315000 · July 2, 2004
2002-2004 Volvo VN
On certain trucks, a malfunction in the solenoid valve may allow air to be released to fifth wheel latch when the park brake is engaged.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks, a malfunction in the solenoid valve may allow air to be released to fifth wheel latch when the park brake is engaged.
- Consequence
- This condition could cause the fifth wheel latch to release inadvertently when the park brake is engaged, creating the potential for loss of the trailer. A crash could occur without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add an additional solenoid valve in series with the existing pneumatic circuit for the fifth wheel air release. The recall began on August 9, 2004. Owners should contact Volvo at 1-800-528-6586.
- Notes
- Recall NO.RVXX0403.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V315000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 2, 2004
- Filed by
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- RVXX0403
- Owner notification
- August 9, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,374
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
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