Recalls for your 2018 Volvo Vnl

Recalls for 2018 Volvo Vnl

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DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2019-01-31
Description
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.

Consequence
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
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.

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 - STRUCTURE:BODY


Posted on: 2019-03-20
Description
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.  

Consequence
If a window detaches from the vehicle, it may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.  

Corrective Action
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.

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 - 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 #4 - 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.