The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14V356000·Announced 2014-06-20

Volvo VNL and VNM Trucks Recalled for Cruise Control Braking Defect

Volvo is recalling 2011-2015 VNL and 2014-2015 VNM trucks because the active braking component of the enhanced cruise control can become disabled, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a defect that increases the risk of a crash, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 VNL and 2014-2015 VNM trucks manufactured between November 17, 2010, and February 5, 2014. The recall affects vehicles equipped with enhanced cruise control and without side fairings. In these vehicles, the active braking component of the enhanced cruise control system can become disabled.

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. This malfunction increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on August 12, 2014.

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the control unit software free of charge. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1402. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO VNM, VNL
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
1,025

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • VNM
  • VNL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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