Recall 09V-030
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recalled the 2006 to 2009 Volvo VNL: Service brakes, air.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 09V-030
- Reported
- January 27, 2009
- Vehicles affected
- 366 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Volvo trucks is recalling 366 my 2006-2009 vnl trucks equipped with super single tires, bendix brake cam tubes, and volvo air suspension. The vibration frequency from the suspension with super single tires may result in a fatigue crack of the mounting brackets for the brake cam tube.
The risk
If left untreated, the crack can propagate and cause failure of the brake cam tube support bracket(s), which can result in loss of brakes at the corresponding wheel end increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will add a support bracket to the brake cam tube. The recall began on june 30, 2009. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Volvo recall no. Rvxx0901.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Volvo VNL 2006 to 2009