Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #18V542000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V542000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Affecting 2019 volvo vnl and vnr trucks equipped with jost fifth wheel couplings Includes 69 affected units, Trailer may Separate from Fifth Wheel, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2019 volvo vnl and vnr trucks equipped with jost fifth wheel couplings

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V542000
Report Received Date: 2018-08-16T00:00:00
Subject: Trailer may separate from fifth wheel
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 69

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RVXX1801
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: If the trailer separates from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 91.3

Metadata

SID: row-bm3a_42yv_3s3p
NHTSA ID: 18V542000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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