Volvo recall: Service brakes, air
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Corrosion of the valve can cause it to malfunction, thereby adversely affecting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Volvo Vhd 2007, 2009
- Volvo Vn 2006–2010
- Volvo Vt 2007–2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V571000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 12, 2010
- Owners notified
- Feb 18, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6,187
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 7, 2005 to Oct 30, 2009
- Part
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Quick release valve
- Maker's own recall number
- RVXX1006
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 .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Volvo recall: Steering Jul 9, 2026
- Volvo recall: Wheels May 28, 2026
- Volvo recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Oct 23, 2024
- Volvo recall: Wheels Sep 10, 2024
- Volvo recall: Steering Jul 2, 2024
- Volvo recall: Steering Jun 4, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.