01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2018 Volvo Vnl recall campaigns
NHTSA 20V384000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- July 1, 2020
- Potential units
- 89campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2021 VNL and VNR buses. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the rear drive axles stated on the Federal Certification Label exceeds the rating of the wheel hubs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification.".
Why it matters: If the rear axles are overloaded, over time the wheel hubs may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners and send corrected replacement labels, free of charge. The recall began August 18, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX2002.
Owner notification: August 18, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
NHTSA 19V509000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- July 2, 2019
- Potential units
- 235campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2018-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles. The fuse in the transmission circuit may blow, preventing the transmission from shifting.
Why it matters: If the fuse blows the transmission may not shift, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuse, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX1903.
Owner notification: August 7, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
NHTSA 19V208000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- March 18, 2019
- Potential units
- 11,089campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2018-2020 VNL and VNX vehicles configured as 740 and 760 sleeper models. The sleeper bunk window may detach and fall from the vehicle.
Why it matters: If a window detaches from the vehicle, it may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Volvo Trucks has notified owners, and dealers will replace the window hinge, free of charge. Owners were notified of the recall on April 8, 2019 and will be sent a second notice when the remedy parts are available. The recall began August 21, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX1902.
Owner notification: August 21, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
NHTSA 19V032000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- January 14, 2019
- Potential units
- 1,450campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volvo VNL vehicles equipped with an automated manual transmission. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
Why it matters: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo has notified owners and dealers will update the Transmission Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began February 1, 2019. Owners can contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1901.
Owner notification: February 1, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
NHTSA 18V668000
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Report received
- September 25, 2018
- Potential units
- 3,705campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Volvo VNL trucks equipped with Cummins ISX15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
Why it matters: If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single screen filter banjo bolt will be replaced with a dual screen filter banjo bolt, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1802.
Owner notification: November 21, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH