6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING
Posted on: 2020-04-30
Description
Volvo trucks north america (volvo trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 vnl and vnr trucks. The steering gear fasteners may have not been properly tightened.
Consequence
The loose fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Volvo trucks will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the steering gear fasteners to specification, free of charge. The recall began may 20, 2020. Owners may contact volvo trucks customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo trucks' number for this recall is rvxx2001.
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 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2020-09-03
Description
Volvo trucks north america (volvo trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 vah, vhd, vnl and vnr vehicles. The die cast pedal plate may break at one of its attachment points, possibly resulting in the brake pedal dislodging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, air brake systems.
Consequence
A dislodged brake pedal would be inoperable, increasing a risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Volvo trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the pedal plates if required, free of charge. The recall began october 7, 2020. Owners may contact volvo trucks customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo truck's number for this recall is rvxx2004.
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 - STEERING
Posted on: 2019-10-24
Description
Volvo trucks north america (volvo trucks) is recalling certain 2020 vnl and vnr vehicles equipped with hd94 sheppard gear variants. The steering gear mounting fasteners may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the steering gear to loosen.
Consequence
A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Volvo trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-torque the steering gear to a higher value. Additionally, the steering gear will be replaced, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began november 14, 2019. Owners may contact volvo trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo trucks' number for this recall is rvxx1906.
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 #4 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2020-07-02
Description
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.
Consequence
If the rear axles are overloaded, over time the wheel hubs may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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 #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2019-07-03
Description
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.
Consequence
If the fuse blows the transmission may not shift, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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 #6 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Posted on: 2019-07-03
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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.