Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 18V542000

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Volvo Trucks North America filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2018-08-16.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V542000

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Component
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Vehicles affected
69
Reported to NHTSA
2018-08-16
Owners notified
2018-09-25

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fifth wheel slider bracket, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall RVXX1801.

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.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Volvo VNL2019
Volvo VNR2019

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.