NHTSA Recall # | 105854 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V682000 |
MFG Compaign # | RVXX1510 |
Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
Supplier | VOLVO |
Brand | VOLVO |
Model | VN |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
Date of notification | 21/12/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 06/01/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 15/01/15 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 20/10/15 |
Report created | 20/10/15 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 7 |
Defect summary | Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 vn trucks manufactured january 6, 2015, to january 15, 2015, equipped with certain eaton fuller fr-series 10-speed manual transmissions. In the affected vehicles, when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may stay engaged. When the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to a forward gear position, the transmission may mechanically lock because both the reverse gear and forward gear are simultaneously engaged. |
Consequence summary | Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the transmissions, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on december 21, 2015. Owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586, or eaton customer service at 1-800-826-4357. Volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1510. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |