NHTSA recall 15V-524 (15V524000)
service brakes recall reported August 17, 2015 - about 2,854 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V524000
- Also written as
- 15V-524
- Manufacturer number
- RVXX1504
- Reported
- August 17, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,854
- Component
- service brakes
What is being recalled
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 VNL and VNM trucks manufactured May 31, 2011, to December 1, 2014. In the affected trucks, the trailer hand brake handle may not to return to the off position due to being restricted by the cut out in the trim panel.
Why it is dangerous
If the brake handle does return to the off position, the trailer service brakes may drag causing the wheel end to overheat and potentially cause a wheel end fire or tire blowout. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trim panel slot and make it longer, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-258-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1504.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-524 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.