NHTSA recall 20V-782 (20V782000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported December 15, 2020 - about 6,982 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V782000
- Also written as
- 20V-782
- Manufacturer number
- RVXX2006
- Reported
- December 15, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~6,982
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling 2021 VNL, VNR, VAH, and VHD vehicles. The collets (internal jaws) for the brass fitting inserts used in the pneumatic pass-through plate may have been damaged during leak testing. As a result, the brass fitting may completely release the air brake line from the pass-through plate while under pressure. If this occurs on the park brake circuit, signal pressure that holds off the mechanical spring in the park brake chambers will be lost allowing the park brakes to apply.
Why it is dangerous
If the park brakes apply unexpectedly, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air brake line for proper engagement of the fitting in the pass-through plate, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2006.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-782 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 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.