Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V617000

Suspension: front

Volvo Trucks North America filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-08-21.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V617000

Suspension: front

Component
Suspension: front
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Vehicles affected
20
Reported to NHTSA
2019-08-21
Owners notified
2019-09-27

Defect description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2015 VNL vehicles equipped with Meritor FF967 Non-Drive Front Steer axles. The axles missed the heat treating operation during manufacturing, reducing their strength and possibly causing the axle beams to fracture.

Safety risk

Fracture of the axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Volvo Trucks will notify the affected vehicle owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the axles as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 27, 2019. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX1905.

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

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Volvo VNL2015

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.