NHTSA recall 11V294000
Power train › Driveline
Volvo Vhd and 2 more
Reported May 20, 2011341 vehicles affectedVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAMaker’s number RVXX1104
The defect
Volvo trucks IS recalling certain model year 2012 vhd, vnl, and vnm trucks equipped with a meritor driveline. the tubing used to assemble the drivelines has a nonconforming seam weld with insufficient bonding of the material.
The risk
This can result in seam weld fracture when torque IS applied. once the tube seam weld IS fractured, the driveline may become inoperable, which may result in a disabled vehicle or debris from the driveline falling onto the roadway, both of which can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the drivelines free of charge. the safety recall began on july 25, 2011. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.