Volvo recall: Power train
What is wrong
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 VAH, VHD, VNL, VNM, and VT models. The affected vehicles were built without a redundant clutch disengagement switch. Without a redundant switch, a loss of signal from the brake air pressure switch can prevent the clutch from automatically disengaging when the brake is applied.
What could happen
Without a signal to disengage the clutch when the brakes are applied, the distance required to stop the truck may lengthen, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volvo Trucks will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles if necessary. The recall began on August 26, 2013. Volvo's recall number is RVXX1303. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000.
Vehicles covered
- Volvo Vah 2007–2014
- Volvo Vhd 2007–2014
- Volvo Vnl 2007–2014
- Volvo Vnm 2007–2014
- Volvo Vt 2007–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V268000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 26, 2013
- Owners notified
- Aug 26, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 23,056
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Dec 20, 2006 to May 22, 2013
- Part
- Power train › Clutch assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- RVXX1303
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Volvo recall: Steering Feb 19, 2024
- Volvo recall: Steering Dec 26, 2023
- Volvo recall: Steering Dec 22, 2023
- Volvo recall: Steering Oct 13, 2023
- Volvo recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Oct 13, 2023
- Volvo recall: Visibility Jul 24, 2023
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.