Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assemblyRecall 04V-315 · 2002–2004 Volvo VN

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall 04V-315 covers 1,374 2002–2004 Volvo VN for a trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on July 2, 2004.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1,3741 model

ReportedJul 2, 2004Owners notified Aug 9, 2004

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V315000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, A MALFUNCTION IN THE SOLENOID VALVE MAY ALLOW AIR TO BE RELEASED TO FIFTH WHEEL LATCH WHEN THE PARK BRAKE IS ENGAGED.

The risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE FIFTH WHEEL LATCH TO RELEASE INADVERTENTLY WHEN THE PARK BRAKE IS ENGAGED, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF THE TRAILER. A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL ADD AN ADDITIONAL SOLENOID VALVE IN SERIES WITH THE EXISTING PNEUMATIC CIRCUIT FOR THE FIFTH WHEEL AIR RELEASE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 9, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-528-6586.

RECALL NO.RVXX0403.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Volvo VN2002, 2003, 2004

Built from October 1, 2002 to March 31, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.