2009–2010 Volvo VN & 2009–2010 Volvo VNL + 1 more recall: windows, wipers & mirrors
⚠️ What's wrong
Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 VNL, VT, and 780 trucks manufactured from march 1, 2008 through february 6, 2009. The bottom track that attaches to the arms used to open and close the window may de-bond, which results in the glass coming loose at the bottom.
💥 The risk
The upper window hinges may fail and allow the glass to fall out of the window frame creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and repair as required free of charge. The safety recall began on december 1, 2010. Owners may contact volvo trucks 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
- 10V359000
- Manufacturer recall #
- RVXX1004
- Manufacturer
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Vehicles affected
- 3,984
- Component
- VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
- Owner phone
- 1-800-528-6586
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 1, 2010
- Built
- Mar 1, 2008 – Feb 6, 2009
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Volvo recall no. RVXX1004.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 .