Volvo VNL, VNM (2012-2015): Service brakes
Recall 15V524000 · Aug 17, 2015 · Volvo Trucks North America
2,854
vehicles affected
2,854
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V524000
- Date
- Aug 17, 2015
- Maker
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Units affected
- 2,854
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes
- Model years
- 2012-2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 VNL and VNM trucks manufactured May 31, 2011, to December 1, 2014. In the affected trucks, the trailer hand brake handle may not to return to the off position due to being restricted by the cut out in the trim panel.
What can happen
If the brake handle does return to the off position, the trailer service brakes may drag causing the wheel end to overheat and potentially cause a wheel end fire or tire blowout. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trim panel slot and make it longer, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-258-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1504.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 8 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V524000?
2 models: Volvo VNL (2012-2015), Volvo VNM (2012-2015), about 2,854 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V524000?
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trim panel slot and make it longer, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-258-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1504.
What can happen?
If the brake handle does return to the off position, the trailer service brakes may drag causing the wheel end to overheat and potentially cause a wheel end fire or tire blowout. Either condition increases the risk of a 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.