IF THE DRIVER DRIVES AWAY WITH A TRAILER THAT IS NOT PROPERLY COUPLED, THE TRAILER CAN COME LOOSE AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
IF THE DRIVER DRIVES AWAY WITH A TRAILER THAT IS NOT PROPERLY COUPLED, THE TRAILER CAN COME LOOSE AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1252206-volvo-vnl-2012-recall-trailer-hitches · Recall date January 9, 2011 · Official notice: NHTSA #11V460000
“VOLVO VNL (2012) recall — Trailer Hitches.” GovInfoNow, recall dated January 9, 2011. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1252206-volvo-vnl-2012-recall-trailer-hitches. Based on NHTSA recall 11V460000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=11V460000).
DEALERS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOCK BAR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
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 11V460000 — Volvo Trucks North America VOLVO VNL (2012) recall — Trailer Hitches Hello, I own a VOLVO VNL (2012) recall — Trailer Hitches that is covered by recall 11V460000 from Volvo Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: DEALERS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOCK BAR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586. 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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