Recall 11V-294
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recalled the 2012 Volvo VHD and 2 other models: Power train (driveline).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 11V-294
- Reported
- May 20, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 341 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2012 vhd, vnl, and vnm trucks equipped with a meritor driveline. The tubing used to assemble the drivelines has a nonconforming seam weld with insufficient bonding of the material.
The risk
This can result in seam weld fracture when torque is applied. Once the tube seam weld is fractured, the driveline may become inoperable, which may result in a disabled vehicle or debris from the driveline falling onto the roadway, both of which can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the drivelines free of charge. The safety recall began on july 25, 2011. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Volvo safety recall no. Rvxx1104.owners 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] .