01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2019 Volvo Vnr 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 19V510000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- July 2, 2019
- Potential units
- 24,848campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles. The t-bolt clasps on the transmission auxiliary air tank straps may have been over-tightened, resulting in potential deformation to the strap where the t-bolt is anchored.
Why it matters: The deformation of the air tank strap t-bolts may cause the t-bolt to disconnect from the strap allowing the tank to drop to the ground and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the air tank strap, 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 RVXX1904.
Owner notification: August 7, 2019 · 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 18V542000
- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
- Report received
- August 16, 2018
- Potential units
- 69campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo VNL and VNR trucks equipped with Jost fifth wheel couplings. The fifth wheel may have an outboard slider bracket that is too narrow, possibly allowing the trailer to separate from the tractor.
Why it matters: If the trailer separates from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fifth wheel slider bracket, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall RVXX1801.
Owner notification: September 25, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
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