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Volvo Recalls Over 6,000 Trucks Due to Potential Brake Issue
Volvo Trucks North America has issued a recall of certain VNL, VNM and VNX truck models to addess incorrect software for controlling the electronic air dryer that may result in oil and water contaminating the brake system.
The recall affects 6,127 vehicles manufactured from April 11, 2012 through September 30, 2016 with an electronic air dryer. These trucks include VNL and VNM of model years 2013-2017 and the 2017 VNX.
The defect stems from incorrect parameters used to control the cycling of the electronic air dryer. The parameters were set to low at 1/3 of the required volume of air to purge the desiccant. As a result, more condensation may occur and be passed through the air system.
That can allow oil and water to contaminate the brake system, which would affect brake performance over time and in certain conditions, such as cold weather. The repair involves reprogramming the vehicle control module with the correct parameters for the air dryer and may also include replacement of the air dryer filter.
There have been no reports of accidents related to the defect, which was discovered in Oct. 216. After an investigation, Volvo informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that a voluntary safety recall would be conducted to address the issue.
Volvo has already notified dealers of the issue and will mail notifications to owners on or before Feb. 17, 2017. Repair instructions are also tentatively scheduled for release by Feb. 17.
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XPO Scores Cummins Supply Chain Contract
Transportation and logistics solutions provider XPO Logistics has been awarded a supply chain contract from Cummins to support its global customer base with parts distribution.
XPO will operate Cummins' primary parts distribution center starting this month, managing approximately 800 workers and over 2,700 orders shipped daily.
The one-million square foot facility in Memphis, Tenn., distributes component parts, rebuild kits and remanufactured engines as the principal restock hub for North American and global Cummins warehouses.
XPO will provide custom-designed technology for parts stocking and control, fulfillment, shipping, and returns management. The Cummins facility in Memphis employs more than 1,600 across its remanufacturing and distribution operations.
“The employees and the important work they do each day at our distribution center is critical to the success of our customers and to Cummins,” said Clarence Carr, director, Memphis Distribution Center, Cummins. “We will work with XPO to ensure that the operations and the work environment continue to be of the highest quality and something we can all take pride in. We will continue to look for new and innovative ways to improve our work and our services.”
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