Power train: clutch assemblyRecall 13V-268 · Volvo vehicles
Volvo Trucks North America recall 13V-268 covers 23,056 Volvo vehicles for a power train: clutch assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on June 26, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V268000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 VAH, VHD, VNL, VNM, and VT models. The affected vehicles were built without a redundant clutch disengagement switch. Without a redundant switch, a loss of signal from the brake air pressure switch can prevent the clutch from automatically disengaging when the brake is applied.
The risk
Without a signal to disengage the clutch when the brakes are applied, the distance required to stop the truck may lengthen, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volvo Trucks will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles if necessary. The recall began on August 26, 2013. Volvo's recall number is RVXX1303. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 20, 2006 to May 22, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Stop Lamp Switch SignalNHTSA