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HighNHTSA·20V536000·Announced 2020-09-02

Volvo commercial trucks recalled for brake pedal failure risk

Volvo Trucks is recalling 2020-2021 commercial trucks because the brake pedal may dislodge, making brakes inoperable. Affected models: VHD, VAH, VNL, and VNR.

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: This is a structural vehicle defect affecting a critical safety system (air brakes), but the source documents no reported injuries or actual incidents. The hazard is theoretical, so the severity is capped at High per the rubric guideline: no illnesses/injuries reported and the hazard is theoretical equals at most 3.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 2020-2021 Volvo commercial trucks, including the VHD, VAH, VNL, and VNR models. A total of 11,127 vehicles are affected. The recall concerns die cast pedal plates used in the air brake system.

The die cast pedal plate may break at one of its attachment points, which can cause the brake pedal to dislodge. If the brake pedal dislodges, it becomes inoperable, eliminating the vehicle's braking capability. The affected vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 (Air Brake Systems).

A dislodged brake pedal increases the risk of a crash. Owners should contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-458-1552 to schedule an inspection and replacement of the pedal plates at no cost. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO VNL, VNR, VAH, VHD
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck / Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
11,127

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 (4)

  • VNL
  • VNR
  • VAH
  • VHD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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