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HighNHTSA·17V258000·Announced 2017-04-18

Volvo Recalls 2015-2017 VHD Trucks for Incorrect Axle Weight Labels

Volvo is recalling 2015-2017 VHD trucks because the Gross Axle Weight Rating on the certification label may be incorrect, which could lead to vehicle overloading.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle overloading leading to crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2015-2017 VHD trucks. The recall addresses a defect where the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the pusher or tag axle may be incorrect on the vehicle's certification label. This issue means the vehicles fail to comply with the certification requirements of 49 CFR Part 567.

If the GAWR information is incorrect, the operator may overload the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects 65 vehicles.

Volvo will notify owners and provide a corrected label along with instructions on how to properly affix the new label to their vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO VHD
Brand
VOLVO
Affected units
65

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • VHD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · Volvo Trucks North America

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