2002–2004 Volvo VN recall: trailer hitch
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
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.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V315000
- Manufacturer recall #
- RVXX0403
- Manufacturer
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,374
- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-800-528-6586
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 9, 2004
- Built
- Oct 1, 2002 – Mar 31, 2004
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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).