Both recalls deal with compliance concerns tied to federal safety standards and will require dealer repairs at no cost to the owner.

Instrument Panel Failure Recall

The first issue impacts 115 trucks. According to the report, the instrument panel may stop working while the truck is in operation. If that happens, the truck would not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 101, “Controls and Displays.”

To correct the problem, dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster. This repair will be handled at no charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 24. Anyone with questions can contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586 and reference recall number RVXX2603. VINs tied to the recall can also be checked through NHTSA records.

Service Brake Delay Recall

A second recall covers 222 additional trucks from the same model years. In these units, the service brake may not release as quickly as expected.

Because of that delay, the trucks do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121, “Air Brake Systems.”

The fix involves installing an added brake valve along with fittings in the service brake air system. As with the first recall, this work will be completed free of charge.

Notification letters are expected to be sent on May 22. Owners may contact customer service at 800-528-6586 and reference recall number RVXX2602.

What to Do Next

Owners of affected trucks should watch for the mailed notices and schedule repairs once notified. Both issues will be handled through authorized dealers, and there is no cost for the work.

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New Mexico does not operate any toll roads.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation is warning drivers about fraudulent messages demanding payment for alleged toll violations. According to state officials, these messages are completely fake.

Scam messages often create urgency. In this case, drivers are being told “enforcement action” will begin after Wed. Feb. 4. The goal is to pressure recipients into clicking links or providing personal information before verifying the claim.

How the Toll Scam Works

The scam attempts to collect personal and financial information by sending text messages or emails demanding immediate toll payment. Some drivers may also receive phone calls claiming toll violations. In other cases, fake websites are designed to look like official government pages to collect payment details.

State transportation officials made it clear that they would never request toll payments from residents or visitors because there are no toll facilities within the state.

For truck drivers operating interstate routes through the Southwest, this is especially important. Scam messages often target drivers who travel frequently, assuming they may confuse toll notices from other states with those from New Mexico.

What Truck Drivers Should Do

The New Mexico DOT advises drivers to take the following steps if they receive one of these messages:

• Ignore all unexpected messages about unpaid New Mexico toll roads
• Do not click links in suspicious texts or emails about toll violations
• Never scan QR codes from unexpected messages about toll payments

Drivers should also avoid entering personal information into unfamiliar websites and should never provide banking details in response to unsolicited toll payment demands.

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The Truckload Carriers Association has recognized Bradley as a TCA Highway Angel after he stepped in during a medical emergency involving another trucker. The situation unfolded the morning of Sept. 15 at a customer yard in Richmond.

Bradley first noticed another company driver trying to hook up to the wrong trailer. He gave the guy a hand getting lined up with the right one, but something still didn’t seem right. The air lines hadn’t been secured, and as the other driver climbed into the cab, Bradley saw him slump over the wheel while the truck inched forward.

“I called 911,” said Bradley. “I couldn’t leave him because I knew something was wrong.”

Bradley didn’t wait around. He got in front of the truck to stop traffic, climbed inside, and brought it to a stop before anything worse could happen. He stayed with the other driver until emergency crews arrived and made sure he got medical help.

Turns out the trucker was dealing with a blood sugar issue. “I’m glad he was alright,” says Bradley. “I stayed with him until the ambulance came.”

TCA launched its Highway Angel program back in 1997, and close to 1,500 drivers have been honored since then for acts of courage, quick thinking, and kindness on the road. The program is supported by EpicVue, DriverFacts, and Northland Insurance.

Bradley’s actions are a reminder that while most people don’t see what drivers deal with day to day, truckers still look out for each other when it counts.

Source: TCA, Truckers News

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