Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #18V766000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V766000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Affecting 2004-2019 volvo vhd trucks equipped with snow plow lamp preparation kits Includes 4,625 affected units, Incorrect Plow Light Software//FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2004-2019 volvo vhd trucks equipped with snow plow lamp preparation kits

Defect Summary

Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain 2004-2019 volvo vhd trucks equipped with snow plow lamp preparation kits. The snow plow headlights can be turned on without other exterior lights, and high beam indicator will not work when the snow plow high beams are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the software related to the plow lights, free of charge. the recall began december 19, 2018. owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1804.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V766000

Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

Report Received Date: 2018-10-30T00:00:00

Subject: Incorrect plow light software//fmvss 108

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 4,625

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RVXX1804

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain 2004-2019 volvo vhd trucks equipped with snow plow lamp preparation kits. The snow plow headlights can be turned on without other exterior lights, and high beam indicator will not work when the snow plow high beams are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Consequence Summary: The driver may operate the vehicle with the snow plow headlights on but the marker and tail lamps off, reducing the vehicle's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the software related to the plow lights, free of charge. the recall began december 19, 2018. owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1804.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 43.37

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NHTSA ID: 18V766000

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