Volvo in extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage.
The short version
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported a problem with the supply check valve. Here is what owners need to know.
IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION.
INADVERTENT BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE. INADVERTENT BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE WHEELS TO LOCK-UP LEADING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND PROVIDE A TEMPORARY REPAIR UNTIL BENDIX DEVELOPS A PERMANENT REMEDY, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 12V-036.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | Volvo VHD |
| 2011–2013 | Volvo VNL |
| 2011–2013 | Volvo VNM |
What changed
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