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

2019 Volvo VNL

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 … Read more

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

Volvo

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 VNLRead more

RVXX1608 – Electronic Air Dryer – 2013-2017 Volvo VNL & VNM 2017 VNX

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V928 Manufacturer Volvo Trucks North America Components SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Potential Number of Units Affected 6,127   Brake System Contamination Due to Oil and Water If the brake system becomes contaminated, braking performance could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.   Summary Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 VNLRead more

RVXX1607 – Front Axle Hubs Underrated – 2017 Volvo VHD, VNL, and VNM Trucks

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V927 Manufacturer Volvo Trucks North America Components SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected 16   Premature Axle Hub Failure 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 … Read more

RVXX1605 – Meritor Steer Axle – 2013 Volvo Trucks

NHTSA 16V467 SUMMARY: Volvo Trucks North America, (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013 VNM and VNL trucks manufactured April 16, 2012, to May 4, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with certain Meritor FF967 non-drive front steer axles that may have been incorrectly heat treated.   CONSEQUENCE: The improperly heat treated axles may fracture, resulting … Read more