Report Date
Aug 3, 2010
Component
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Affected Vehicles
6
Defect Description
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 VNL, VT, AND 780 TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 1, 2008 THROUGH FEBRUARY 6, 2009. THE BOTTOM TRACK THAT ATTACHES TO THE ARMS USED TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE WINDOW MAY DE-BOND, WHICH RESULTS IN THE GLASS COMING LOOSE AT THE BOTTOM.
Safety Consequence
THE UPPER WINDOW HINGES MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE GLASS TO FALL OUT OF THE WINDOW FRAME CREATING A ROAD HAZARD AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR AS REQUIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | VOLVO | VN |
| 2009 | VOLVO | VNL |
| 2009 | VOLVO | VT |
| 2010 | VOLVO | VN |
| 2010 | VOLVO | VNL |
| 2010 | VOLVO | VT |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.