Safety Recall, RVXX1801, Jost Fifth Wheel – 2019 Volvo VNL & VNR Trucks

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V542
Manufacturer Volvo Trucks North America
Components TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number of Units Affected 69

 

Trailer may Separate from Fifth Wheel

If the trailer separates from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

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.

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RECALL R59899: BRAKE PEDAL INSPECTION – 2019 Volvo XC40

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V554
Manufacturer Volvo Car USA LLC
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 71

 

Brake Pedal may be Loose

Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. The brake pedals may not have been correctly riveted, allowing the pedal to move out of position, possibly reducing braking performance.

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R89898 – Missing Rear Seat back Lock Strikers – 2019 Volvo XC40

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V535
Manufacturer Volvo Car USA LLC
Components SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected 25

 

Missing Rear Seat back Lock Strikers

If the seat back moves forward during hard braking or in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

 

Summary

Volvo Cars USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo XC40 vehicles. The rear seats may not have rear seat back lock strikers, allowing the seat back to move forward during certain hard braking conditions or a crash.

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SR17-82 – Accelerator Pedal May Not React – 2017-2018 Prevost 9700

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V568
Manufacturer Volvo Bus Corporation
Components VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number of Units Affected 33

 

Accelerator Pedal May Not React

If the vehicle does not accelerate when commanded, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Volvo Bus Corporation (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Prevost 9700 transit buses. The buses may not react when the accelerator pedal is pushed.

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RVXX1702 – Tie Rod may Loosen – 2016 Volvo VNL & VNM

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V536
Manufacturer Volvo Trucks North America
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 470

 

Tie Rod may Loosen

If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2016 Volvo VNL and VNM trucks equipped with certain Dana Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

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