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Business

More than 26,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo, Mack trucks recalled over transmission issue

The recalls from Paccar, Volvo and Mack all stem from issues on trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions. In the affected trucks, an internal component in the clutch assembly could fail. Daimler Trucks and Great Dane also recently issued unrelated recalls.

March 4, 2019

Business

Volvo earmarks $780M for repairs for emissions system degradation

Volvo announced the discovery of the degradation issue in October, saying then that it likely affects engines for both the North American and European markets. Specifics as to the company’s plan for repairs or potential recalls, as well as what truck models are affected, are still being fleshed out.

January 4, 2019

Business

EPA to investigate questions surrounding pro-glider kits study

By opening this investigation, the agency’s inspector general now has two active investigations into studies regarding glider kit emissions. The new probe will investigate the EPA’s use of a maligned study produced by Tennessee Tech that has been deemed flawed by the college.

December 12, 2018

Business

Mack, Volvo recall more than 3,000 trucks for lighting, steering issues

Most trucks included in the recalls are vocational. The largest of the three recalls affects approximately 2,194 model year 2004-2019 VHD vocational trucks equipped with snow plow lamp preparation kits. Mack issued the same recall on approximately 946 model year 2019 Granite trucks.

November 19, 2018

Business

College admits glider kits emissions study is flawed

The study, funded by Fitzgerald Glider Kits, erroneously concluded that glider kits “perform equally as well and in some instances out-perform OEM engines” in terms of emissions of greenhouse gases and particulate matter, says a letter the university.

October 25, 2018

Business

Cummins fuel line issue extends to more than 50,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo tractors

Thousands of Kenworth, Peterbilt and Volvo semi-trucks are now included in a recall affecting trucks equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 engines.

October 18, 2018

Business

Volvo: Emissions systems running into ‘degradation’ issues, company investigating scope

Volvo Group has found that components of its emissions control systems are degrading at higher rates than expected. Learn more about the issue on Overdrive.

October 16, 2018

Business

Volvo plans to go to market with all-electric truck in U.S. in 2020

The demonstration units will be based on the technology currently being used in the Volvo FE Electric, which Volvo Trucks presented in May. Details here.

September 27, 2018

Business

Engine harness issue prompts recall of 11,000 Kenworth tractors

Paccar’s recall stems from engine harnesses for trucks equipped with ISX15 engines that may have been manufactured without check and stop engine light circuits.

September 17, 2018

Business

Truckers offered deals, recognition for upcoming National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

The week of September 9-15, 2018 is dedicated to celebrating truck drivers in the U.S. Check out promotions and activities geared towards truckers on Overdrive.

September 6, 2018

Business

EPA investigating concerns about glider kit emissions research

The EPA is investigating research conducted about glider kit emissions in 2017 after a lawmaker called the study into question. Get the details on Overdrive.

September 5, 2018

Equipment

Cummins natural gas engine now available in Volvo VNL 300

Volvo Trucks North America's VNL 300 daycab tractor is getting the Cummins ISX12N natural gas engine option with available 350 horsepower. Details here.

July 24, 2018