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.
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.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248805-volvo-vnl-2015-recall-service-brakes · Recall date August 17, 2015 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V524000
“VOLVO VNL (2015) recall — Service Brakes.” GovInfoNow, recall dated August 17, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248805-volvo-vnl-2015-recall-service-brakes. Based on NHTSA recall 15V524000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V524000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volvo Trucks North America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 15V524000 — Volvo Trucks North America VOLVO VNL (2015) recall — Service Brakes Hello, I own a VOLVO VNL (2015) recall — Service Brakes that is covered by recall 15V524000 from Volvo Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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