The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14V739000·Announced 2014-11-18

Volvo Trucks Recall Eco-Roll Drivetrain Defect in VHD, VNL, VNM Models

Volvo is recalling certain 2012-2015 VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks because the Eco-Roll feature may fail to re-engage the drivetrain, 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 (drivetrain failure) 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 2012, 2014-2015 VHD, 2012-2015 VNL, and 2014-2015 VNM trucks manufactured between June 16, 2011, and August 18, 2014. These vehicles are equipped with the Eco-Roll option. The recall affects 6,234 units.

The defect involves the potential failure of the vehicle's drivetrain to re-engage after the Eco-Roll feature is used. If the drivetrain does not re-engage, the vehicle's stopping distance may be lengthened, which increases the risk of a crash.

Volvo has notified owners, and dealers will update the Eco-Roll software free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1406. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO VHD, VNM, VNL
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Truck
Hazard
Affected units
6,234

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)

  • VHD
  • VNM
  • VNL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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