Component Description
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Volvo Trucks North America
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20061220
End Date Of Manufacturing
20130522
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
23056
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20130826
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
ODI
Mfg
Volvo Trucks North America
Report Received Date
20130626
Record Creation Date
20130628
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
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.
Consequence Summary
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.
Corrective Summary
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.
Recall 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.