3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Posted on: 2016-12-22
Description
Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain 2017 volvo vhd, vnl, and vnm trucks manufactured february 19, 2016, to june 21, 2016. The affected vehicles were built with front wheel hubs that cannot support the gross axle weight rating of the front axle.
Consequence
Overloaded front wheel hubs can result in premature failure of the hubs, bearings, and the related components, which can cause the front hub assembly to separate from the front axle. Because of this, the driver may lose control of the vehicle or parts may be dropped on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hub assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on february 16, 2017. Owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1607.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2017-04-20
Description
Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain 2015-2017 vhd trucks. The gross axle weight rating (gawr) for the pusher or tag axle may be incorrect on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, certification.
Consequence
If the gawr information is incorrect, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Volvo will notify owners and provide a corrected label along with instructions on how to properly affix the new label to their vehicle, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin june 16, 2017. Owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1701.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2018-11-02
Description
Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain 2004-2019 volvo vhd trucks equipped with snow plow lamp preparation kits. The snow plow headlights can be turned on without other exterior lights, and high beam indicator will not work when the snow plow high beams are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
The driver may operate the vehicle with the snow plow headlights on but the marker and tail lamps off, reducing the vehicle's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the software related to the plow lights, free of charge. The recall began december 19, 2018. Owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1804.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.