Recalls

Recall 107127

  • USA Recall: 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.
    Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 volvo vnl trucks manufactured december 1, 2011, to september 1, 2013, equipped with certain electric auxiliary power units (apu), part number ba600, manufactured by idle free systems (ifs). the affected apus have metal housings whose mounting points may crack and tear. additionally, the mounting bolts of the power units may loosen or possibly fail.

    Corrective Action:
    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.

    Additional 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.

    • Affected Vehicles

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