Safety Recall RVXX1905 – Meritor FF967 Front Axle – 2015 Volvo VNL

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August 21, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V617000

Axles May Fracture/Loss of Vehicle Control

Fracture of the axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V617

Manufacturer Volvo Trucks North America

Components SUSPENSION

Potential Number of Units Affected 20

 

Summary

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2015 VNL vehicles equipped with Meritor FF967 Non-Drive Front Steer axles. The axles missed the heat treating operation during manufacturing, reducing their strength and possibly causing the axle beams to fracture.

 

Remedy

Volvo Trucks will notify the affected vehicle owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the axles as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 27, 2019. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks’ number for this recall is RVXX1905.

 

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.

 


SAFETY RECALL

Date Number Release
09.2019 RVXX1905 01

 

Steer Axle, Replacement

VN

 

SAFETY RECALL INFORMATION:

(September 2019)

VOLVO Trucks has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain VN trucks equipped with Meritor axles manufactured from June 4, 2014 to June 13, 2014. A total of 33 axles were improperly heat treated causing a non-conforming metallurgical micro-structure. The 33 axles are to be inspected for the heat code “CA” and the axle serial number. If both the heat code “CA” and the axle serial number are in the list on page 6 (Table 1), the axle will need to be inspected and/or replaced according to the inspection and replacement procedures outlined in this safety recall.

VOLVO Trucks has received no reports of personal injury as a result of this condition. Therefore, VOLVO considers this as a proactive measure to protect the public and VOLVO’s customers from the potential risk associated with this defect.

 

VEHICLES AFFECTED:

Certain 2014 VOLVO VN model trucks manufactured from 06/04/2014 through 06/13/2014.

 

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (VIN):

The number of vehicles affected by this recall is 33 (20 USA, 9 Canada, 4 Mexico).

 

Replacement Parts:

Replacement parts are currently available and if needed will be provided by Meritor at no cost. The repair facilities should obtain replacement parts by contacting Meritor’s OnTrac Performance Plus Call Center by using any of the methods below:

Phone: 1-866-668-7221
Fax: 248-435-5580
Email: ontrac@Meritor.com

 

Parts Disposition:

Contact:

  • Meritor OnTrac Customer Call Center at 1-866-668-7221
  • email ontrac@meritor.com, and inform OnTrac the axle was removed and is ready for shipment back to Meritor. OnTrac will arrange for part pickup.
NOTE
The Illustrations shown in this document are used for reference only and may differ slightly from the actual vehicle being serviced. However, the replacement procedure represented as accurately as possible.

 

Decommissioning the Truck for Inspection or Repair:

  1. Secure the vehicle for service by parking on a flat and level surface, placing the transmission in neutral, applying the parking brake, turning the ignition key to the OFF position, and chocking the front wheels.
  2. Disconnect the cable from the battery’s negative (ground) terminal.

 

Meritor Steer Axle, Inspection:

  1. Find and record the heat code stamped on the axle and the axle serial number located on the identification tag at the front/center of the steer axle. See Figures 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
NOTE
It may be necessary to clean paint and debris from the area in order to see the numbers.

 

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

Figure 5

 

  1. Check for the following criteria to determine if the axle is affected.
  2. Forging Date Code = 14128
  3. Heat Code = CA
  4. Machining Date Code = 14214
  5. Check the axle serial number against the list on page 6 (Table 1) of this safety recall.
NOTE
If the axle meets ALL of this criteria: The axle will need to be replaced according to the Replacement Procedures in this technical bulletin. Before you begin service, first contact the Meritor OnTrac™ Customer Call Center at 866-668-7221 or email the center at ontrac@meritor.com. Use the pre-call worksheet at the back of this technical bulletin to collect required information. OnTrac will create a case number and send you the kit required for service.

 

NOTE
If the axle does NOT meet ALL of this criteria: Follow the OEM’s program guidance to close out the program warranty claim. Note the heat code and axle serial number in the OEM claim comments. Return the vehicle to the owner.

 

Table 1. Axle Serial Number List
MON01738566 MON01740425 MON01740944 MON01741322 MON01741328 MON01741334 MON01741341
MON01738617 MON01740426 MON01740946 MON01741323 MON01741329 MON01741335 MON01741342
MON01740421 MON01740427 MON01741318 MON01741324 MON01741330 MON01741336 MON01741343
MON01740422 MON01740941 MON01741319 MON01741325 MON01741331 MON01741337 MON01741344
MON01740423 MON01740942 MON01741320 MON01741326 MON01741332 MON01741338
MON01740424 MON01740943 MON01741321 MON01741327 MON01741333 MON01741339

 

Table 1

 

Meritor Steer Axle, Removal:

NOTE
This procedure will require referencing VOLVO’s procedures for completion. Please acquire all needed references prior to starting the repair.

 

NOTE
Most of the hardware in this procedure will be reused. Make sure to perform procedures in a clean, orderly manner to ensure easy installation.

 

  1. Using the proper lifting equipment, lift and support the vehicle with safety (jack) stands.
NOTE
Wear safe eye protection while removing the steer axle assembly.

 

  1. Remove both front tire and wheel assemblies.
  2. Remove both front drums.
  3. Remove both front hubs.
  4. Disconnect the air line to the brake chamber.
  5. Disconnect the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) sensor.
  6. Remove both front brake assemblies.
  7. Remove the cotter pin and nut from the steering arm end of the drag link.
  8. Remove the drag link socket from the steering arm. Leave the socket intact on the drag link.
  9. Support the I-beam. Remove the U-bolt nuts and washers. Remove the U-bolts.
  10. Remove the I-beam. Keep the right and left caster shims and other suspensionhardware apart so they can be reinstalled on the same side they were originally located.
  11. Contact the Meritor OnTrac™ Customer Call Center at 866-668-7221 or email the center at ontrac@meritor.com. Inform OnTrac™ that the axle was removed and is ready for shipment back to Meritor. OnTrac™ will arrange for pickup.

 

Meritor Steer Axle, Installation:

  1. Place the new I-beam into position, ensuring that the metal tag is located toward the front of the vehicle. Reinstall the existing suspension components and shims on the side they were originally installed.
NOTE
Refer to VOLVO’s service instructions for correct assembly procedures and specifications.

 

  1. Reinstall the drag link. Tighten the nut to VOLVO’s specification. Secure the nut with a cotter pin.
  2. Install both brake assemblies. Ensure they are oriented in the same position as the original. Tighten the fasteners to specification.
  3. Reconnect the ABS sensor cable.
  4. Reconnect the air line to the brake chamber.
  5. Install the hubs.

 

Hub Installation Steps
Step Procedure
A Install the new wheel seal provided in the kit.
B Measure and adjust the wheel end play. Refer to VOLVO’s

recommended instructions for adjusting the wheel end play and final nut torque specifications for the clamping pack used. Measure end play using a dial indicator to achieve the correct end play setting. Record final end play settings.

C Install the new hub cap gaskets provided in the kit.
D Fill the hubs with VOLVO’s suggested lubricant. Check the lubricant level again prior to releasing the vehicle.

 

  1. Install the drums.
  2. Install the wheel and tire assemblies according to VOLVO’s recommended instructions.
  3. Adjust the brakes.
  4. Grease the king pins and tie-rod ends.
  5. Using a jack, lift and remove the vehicle from the safety (jack) stands.

 

Commissioning the Truck for Operation:

  1. Connect the battery cable to the negative (ground) terminal.
  2. Start the engine, build the proper air system pressure, check for air leaks, and proper service/park brake operation.
  3. Remove the wheel chocks.
  4. Perform an alignment.
  5. Release the vehicle to the end user.
  6. Complete the VOLVO’S program claim submittal.

 

Reimbursement:

This repair is covered by an authorized Safety Recall campaign. Reimbursement is obtained through the normal claim handling process.
UCHP Reimbursement
Claim Type (used only when uploading from the Dealer Business System) R
Recall Status
Vehicle repaired per instructions 1-Modified per instructions
 Labor Code
Primary Labor Code (Steer Axle, Inspection) 6000-06-09-01

0.3 hrs

Labor Code (Steer Axle, Replacement) 6110-03-09-01

10.1 hrs

 Causal Part 21608275
 Authorization Number C6611

 


IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL RVXX1905
NHTSA RECALL # 19V-617

 

DEAR VOLVO TRUCK OWNER:

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Volvo Trucks North America has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain MY 2015 VNL model vehicles manufactured from June 4, 2014 through June 11, 2014

VIN MODEL OWNER
VNL64T

 

SAFETY DEFECT: On certain trucks, the front steer axle beam may have been manufactured incorrectly and could break. This could result in a loss of steering control.
SAFETY RISK: A loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash.
PRECAUTIONS YOU CAN TAKE: There are no precautions you can take other than having your vehicle inspected and repaired if needed by a Volvo Parts and Service Center.
TIME REQUIRED FOR THE REPAIR: The time required to inspect your vehicle is approximately 1 hour.  If axle replacement is required, the repair will take approximately 10 hours.
 

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

 

 

 

You should contact the nearest Volvo Parts and Service Center and make an appointment. The dealer will inspect, and repair the axle beam as required at no charge to you.  

You can locate the closest Volvo Parts and Service Center by going on line to https://www.volvo.com/trucks/na/en-us/dealers/ and selecting “Dealer Locator” or by calling our toll-free number: (800) 528-6586.

 

NOTICE REGARDING LEASED VEHICLES:

 

If you are a Lessor of vehicles subject to this Notice, you have an obligation under Federal Law to provide a copy of this Notice to all Lessees within 10 days of your receipt of this Notice.  Further, you must maintain a record, which identifies the Lessee(s) to whom you send a copy of this letter, the date you send this letter and the Vehicle Identification Number(s) of the vehicle that you have leased to that lessee.  For purposes of this Notice, the term Lessor means: a person or entity that is the owner, as reflected on the vehicle’s title, of any five or more leased vehicles (as defined in CFR Section 577.4), as of the date of notification by the manufacturer of the existence of a safetyrelated defect or non-compliance with a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard in one or more of the leased motor vehicles.

OWNER RECALL RESPONSE CARD: The enclosed “Notice of Vehicle Recall” identifies your vehicle.  If you no longer own the vehicle, please help us update our records by completing the “Vehicle Disposition Record” portion of the enclosed postage-free Notice of Mandatory Safety Campaign card and mailing it back to us.
ASSISTANCE/ COMPLAINTS: Volvo Trucks North America
Regulatory Affairs Department,
P.O. Box 26115
Greensboro, NC 27402-6115
vtna.regulatoryaffairs@volvo.comYou may also submit complaints to the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., Washington DC 20590 or call the toll-free Auto Safety Hot Line at 1888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to https://www.safercar.gov if you believe that Volvo has failed to remedy the defect without charge, or has failed to remedy the vehicle within 60 days of the owners first tender to obtain repair following the earliest time that parts are available.If you have previously paid for repairs as a result of this issue, you may be entitled to recovery of those expenses.
PRE NOTIFICATION REMEDIES: Submit copies of all documentation supporting your claim according to the rules specified in the “General Plan for Reimbursement of Prenotification Remedies” provided in this mailing.

 

We regret any inconvenience this may cause to your operation, but hope you will appreciate our sincere efforts to demonstrate Volvo’s commitment to provide our customers with the best possible product.

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

RVXX1905_OWNER_LTR_US
September 2019

 


Bulletin: SRA-V19-05
Date: August 29, 2019

 

Region:

☒U.S.
☒CAN

 

From: Gerard Hones, Regulatory Specialist Government Reporting
Subject: Safety Recall RVXX1905, Meritor FF967 Front Axle

 

Description of Defect: 

There are thirty-three (33) 2015 VNL model trucks in total that may have been manufactured with a Meritor Model FF967 Non-Drive Front Steer axle with incorrect heat treatment (Reference Meritor Safety related defect report 19E-049).

 

Models/ Model Years Affected: 

Volvo: Certain MY 2015 VNL model vehicles manufactured from June 4, 2014 through June 11, 2014.

 

Vehicle Quantities: 

Volvo: 33 vehicles (20 in the U.S., 9 in Canada and 4 in Mexico).

 

Dealer’s Responsibility:

The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act requires dealers to ensure that all new and used vehicles are free of safety defects and comply with all relevant safety standards at the time of delivery to the consumer.

Dealers should make their personnel aware of the safety recall. In the event that a dealer has a vehicle included in the safety recall in their inventory to be sold, the condition must be corrected before releasing it to a customer.

 

Release Schedule:

  • Vehicle list will be posted on the Trucks Dealer Portal August 29, 2019.
  • Owner notification letters will be released on or before October 18, 2019.

If you have questions or concerns about this recall, contact the Regulatory Affairs Department at vtna.regulatoryaffairs@volvo.com.


1 Affected Product

Vehicle

MAKE MODEL YEAR
VOLVO VNL 2015

 


9 Associated Documents

Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2020-1

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Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2020-2

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-3

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-4

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Recall Acknowledgement

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

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Defect Notice 573 Report

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Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

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Latest Recalls Documents

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