NHTSA Campaign 10V571000 — VOLVO VHD 2007 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
Public recall record in a structured, readable format. Campaign: 10V571000. Vehicle: VOLVO VHD. Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 10V571000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | VOLVO VHD |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE |
| Manufacturer | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufacturer Campaign # | RVXX1006 |
Official summary
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2009 VHD, MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 VN, AND MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 VT TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 30, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR RELEASE FIFTH WHEEL. THE INVERSION VALVE ON THE FRAME MAY BE ORIENTATED WHERE CONTAMINANTS CAN ENTER THE VALVE THROUGH THE EXHAUST PORT. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKE VALVE MAY CORRODE.
Official consequence
CORROSION OF THE VALVE CAN CAUSE IT TO MALFUNCTION, THEREBY ADVERSELY AFFECTING BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Official remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INVERSION VALVE AND REPLACE AS REQUIRED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Official notes
VOLVO TRUCKS SAFETY RECALL NO. RVXX1006.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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 86939 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 10V571000 |
| Make | VOLVO |
| Model | VHD |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number | RVXX1006 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE |
| Manufacturer Name | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufacturing Begin Date | 2005-11-07 |
| Manufacturing End Date | 2009-10-30 |
| Record Type Code | V |
| Potentially Affected Units | 6187 |
| Action Date | 2011-02-18 |
| Initiator Code | MFR |
| Manufacturer (Display) | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Report Date | 2010-11-12 |
| Notification Date | 2010-11-18 |
| Official Summary | VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2009 VHD, MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 VN, AND MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 VT TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 30, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR RELEASE FIFTH WHEEL. THE INVERSION VALVE ON THE FRAME MAY BE ORIENTATED WHERE CONTAMINANTS CAN ENTER THE VALVE THROUGH THE EXHAUST PORT. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKE VALVE MAY CORRODE. |
| Official Consequence | CORROSION OF THE VALVE CAN CAUSE IT TO MALFUNCTION, THEREBY ADVERSELY AFFECTING BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Official Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INVERSION VALVE AND REPLACE AS REQUIRED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586. |
| Official Notes / Contact | VOLVO TRUCKS SAFETY RECALL NO. RVXX1006.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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000038278000216562000000098 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |