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SevereNHTSA·14V555000·Announced 2014-09-11

Volvo Recalls 2014-2015 Trucks Due to Brake Caliper Bolt Torque Issue

Volvo is recalling 3,175 model year 2014-2015 VAH, VNL, and VNM trucks because disc brake caliper bolts may not be tightened to specification, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 VAH, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured between March 4, 2013, and April 28, 2014. The recall involves 3,175 vehicles.

The defect is caused by bolts holding the disc brake caliper to the backing plate not being tightened to the specified torque. This may allow the disc brake caliper to detach from the backing plate. If this occurs, it can affect the brakes to that particular wheel, causing the vehicle to pull to the left or right, which increases the risk of a crash.

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts to specification, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 10, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO VNM, VAH, VNL
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
3,175

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 (3)

  • VNM
  • VAH
  • VNL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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