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11 Tech Updates the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash. Paccar is recalling certain model year 2012- 2013 Peterbilt 579 and 587 trucks manufac- tured Feb. 14, 2011, to Dec. 5, 2012 and 2011 Kenworth T700 trucks manufactured Sept. 21, 2010, to Oct. 1, 2010. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fi fth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage. If the fi fth wheel and locking mechanism are suffi ciently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash. Strick Trailers, is recalling certain model year 2014 Van Trailers manufactured Nov. 12, 2013, to December 9, 2013, and equipped with SAF- Holland brand CBX Trailer Suspension Air Ride Axle Systems. The trailer suspension has pivot bolts that may fail at the point where the bolt head meets the body of the bolt. Failure of the pivot bolts may cause the suspension and at- tached axle to separate from the trailer, increas- ing the risk of a crash. Strick Trailers is recalling certain model year 2001 Van Trailers manufactured Oct. 11, 2000, and 2009 Van Trailers manufactured March 12, 2008, to March 17, 2008. The affected trailers may be equipped with rear impact guards that may not be strong enough to prevent a vehicle from traveling under a trailer in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 223, "Rear Impact Guards." If the trailer is rear ended by an automobile, the guard may fail to prevent the automobile from traveling under the trailer, increasing the risk of injury to the driver of the automobile. Volvo Bus Corporation is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Volvo 9700 buses manu- factured Aug. 28, 2008, to Dec. 21, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the exhaust clamp at the turbocharger may fail, allowing hot exhaust gas to contact materials in the engine compartment. If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fi re. Volvo Trucks NA is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Volvo VNL trucks manufactured Dec. 1, 2011, to Sept. 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. 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 NA is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Volvo VN trucks manufactured April 14, 2008, to Dec. 23, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, pos- sibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint. Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash. W W W . T R U C K P A R T S A N D S E R V I C E . C O M N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 5 | T R U C K P A R T S & S E R V I C E There's no beating the ease of doing business with your trusted local truck parts distributor. As part of North America's Leading Truck Parts Network ® , your local VIPAR Heavy Duty Parts Professional offers the brands you want and the expertise you need, with the strength and resources of a network of over 500 locations throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. The Right People. The Right Parts. The Right Places. Find out more at www.vipar.com © 2014 VIPAR Heavy Duty The Expertise of Your Local Truck Parts Professional Backed by the Power of a North American Network www.VIPAR.com VIPAR CCJ_45x735_021814.indd 1 2/18/14 1:24 PM Untitled-6 1 2/23/15 2:29 PM