Volvo VNL: Electrical system

Affects Volvo VNL · 2012–2014 — about 101 vehicles.

The hazard

If the mounting points crack and tear or the attaching bolts loosen or fail, the power unit may detach from the truck, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Volvo will notify owners and IFS dealers will inspect the APU for damage and, where needed, install a welded gusset upgrade kit to strengthen the APU C-channels. All units will receive stronger clamping brackets. The recall began on December 10, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586, or IFS customer service at 1-920-206-9333. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1506.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational