Volvo VAH, VNL (2011-2014): Tires
Recall 14V740000 · Nov 18, 2014 · Volvo Trucks North America
115
vehicles affected
115
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14V740000
- Date
- Nov 18, 2014
- Maker
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Units affected
- 115
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Tires
- Model years
- 2011-2014
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 VAH and VNL trucks manufactured May 12, 2010, to October 31, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience premature tire failure during certain operating conditions such as high speeds, heavy load, and high road temperature.
What can happen
Premature tire failure could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires and set the road speed limiter, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1405.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 8 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14V740000?
2 models: Volvo Vah (2011-2014), Volvo VNL (2011-2014), about 115 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14V740000?
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires and set the road speed limiter, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1405.
What can happen?
Premature tire failure could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.