Vehicle recall 11V460000 · September 1, 2011
Volvo VNL and VNM
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…
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- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V460000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 1, 2011
- Filed by
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- RVXX1106
- Owner notification
- December 7, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 299
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
Vehicles covered
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