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VehicleFeb 1, 201221,625 affected

Volvo recall: Service brakes, air

What is wrong

Volvo is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 vhd and model year 2011-2013 vnl and vnm vehicles, manufactured from december 2, 2010, through january 18, 2012, and equipped with bendix atr-6 traction relay valves. In extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage. Internal leakage can lead to air pressure being delivered to affected primary or secondary brake causing continuous brake application.

What could happen

Inadvertent brake application can cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. Inadvertent brake application can cause the wheels to lock-up leading the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Volvo will notify owners, and provide a temporary repair until bendix develops a permanent remedy. A permanent remedy has been developed and notification to owners began on april 27, 2012. This service will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
12V036000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Volvo Trucks North America
Reported to NHTSA
Feb 1, 2012
Owners notified
Apr 27, 2012
Vehicles or items affected
21,625
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Dec 2, 2010 to Jan 18, 2012
Part
Service brakes, air › Supply › Check valve
Maker's own recall number
RVXX1202

Notes

Volvo recall number rvxx1202.customers may 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.

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.