Volvo Recall 13V268000: Power Train, Clutch Assembly
NHTSA recall 13V268000 · announced June 26, 2013 · filed by Volvo Trucks North America · 23,056 units affected
The problem
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 VAH, VHD, VNL, VNM, and VT models. The affected vehicles were built without a redundant clutch disengagement switch. Without a redundant switch, a loss of signal from the brake air pressure switch can prevent the clutch from automatically disengaging when the brake is applied.
The risk
Without a signal to disengage the clutch when the brakes are applied, the distance required to stop the truck may lengthen, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Volvo Trucks will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles if necessary. The recall began on August 26, 2013. Volvo's recall number is RVXX1303. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2007 Volvo Vah
- 2008 Volvo Vah
- 2009 Volvo Vah
- 2010 Volvo Vah
- 2011 Volvo Vah
- 2012 Volvo Vah
- 2013 Volvo Vah
- 2014 Volvo Vah
- 2007 Volvo Vhd
- 2008 Volvo Vhd
- 2009 Volvo Vhd
- 2010 Volvo Vhd
- 2011 Volvo Vhd
- 2012 Volvo Vhd
- 2013 Volvo Vhd
- 2014 Volvo Vhd
- 2007 Volvo Vnl
- 2008 Volvo Vnl
- 2009 Volvo Vnl
- 2010 Volvo Vnl
- 2011 Volvo Vnl
- 2012 Volvo Vnl
- 2013 Volvo Vnl
- 2014 Volvo Vnl
- 2007 Volvo Vnm
- 2008 Volvo Vnm
- 2009 Volvo Vnm
- 2010 Volvo Vnm
- 2011 Volvo Vnm
- 2012 Volvo Vnm
- 2013 Volvo Vnm
- 2014 Volvo Vnm
- 2007 Volvo Vt
- 2008 Volvo Vt
- 2009 Volvo Vt
- 2010 Volvo Vt
- 2011 Volvo Vt
- 2012 Volvo Vt
- 2013 Volvo Vt
- 2014 Volvo Vt
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.