Volvo Vnl recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 8, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Volvo Trucks North America recalls 2012–2014 Volvo Vnl

Recall number

15V634000

Brand / firm

Volvo

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 101 units

Why it was recalled

If the mounting points crack and tear or the attaching bolts loosen or fail, the power unit may detach from the truck, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Volvo VNL trucks manufactured December 1, 2011, to September 1, 2013, equipped with certain Electric Auxiliary Power Units (APU), part number BA600, manufactured by Idle Free Systems (IFS). The affected APUs have metal housings whose mounting points may crack and tear. Additionally, the mounting bolts of the power units may loosen or possibly fail.

What to do

Volvo will notify owners and IFS dealers will inspect the APU for damage and, where needed, install a welded gusset upgrade kit to strengthen the APU C-channels. All units will receive stronger clamping brackets. The recall began on December 10, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586, or IFS customer service at 1-920-206-9333. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1506.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.