2007–2014 Volvo VAH & 2007–2014 Volvo VHD + 3 more recall: powertrain & transmission
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The risk
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.
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
- 13V268000
- Manufacturer recall #
- RVXX1303
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Vehicles affected
- 23,056
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 26, 2013
- Built
- Dec 20, 2006 – May 22, 2013
- Recall started by
- ODI
- 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.