Safety Recall RVXX2004, Pedal Plate – 2020-2021 Volvo VAH, VHD, VNL & VNR

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VAH, VHD, VNL

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September 2, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V536000

Die Cast Pedal Plate Casting Issue/FMVSS 121

A dislodged brake pedal would be inoperable, increasing a risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V536

Manufacturer  Volvo Trucks North America

Components SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Potential Number of Units Affected 15,156

Summary

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VAH, VHD, VNL and VNR vehicles. The die cast pedal plate may break at one of its attachment points, possibly resulting in the brake pedal dislodging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, “Air Brake Systems.”

Remedy

Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the pedal plates if required, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Truck’s number for this recall is RVXX2004.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to  www.safercar.gov.

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