Recall 14V-356
Volvo Trucks North America recalled the 2011 to 2015 Volvo VNL and 1 other model: Forward collision avoidance (crash imminent braking); Forward collision avoidance (adaptive cruise control).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 14V-356
- Reported
- June 20, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 1,025 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Volvo Trucks of North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 VNL and 2014-2015 VNM trucks manufactured November 17, 2010, through February 5, 2014, and equipped with enhanced cruise control and without side fairings. In the affected vehicles, the active braking component of the enhanced cruise control can become disabled.
The risk
If the active braking feature becomes disabled, the vehicle may not automatically activate the brakes as intended when the enhanced cruise control system is in use, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-[removed]. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1402.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]