Recall 15V524000: 2012–2015 Volvo VNM and 1 other model

Report received

Aug 17, 2015

Manufacturer

Volvo Trucks North America

Potentially affected

2,854vehicles

Model years

2012–2015

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2012 Volvo VNL5 complaints
• 2013 Volvo VNL7 complaints
• 2014 Volvo VNL8 complaints
• 2015 Volvo VNL5 complaints
• 2012 Volvo VNM0 complaints
• 2013 Volvo VNM0 complaints
• 2014 Volvo VNM0 complaints
• 2015 Volvo VNM0 complaints