Volvo Recalls VNL Trucks Due to Fuel Line Burst Risk
Volvo is recalling 2016-2019 VNL trucks with Cummins ISX15 engines because a restricted fuel pump cooling circuit screen may cause the fuel line to burst.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel line burst) that can lead to engine stalling and increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2016-2019 Volvo VNL trucks equipped with Cummins ISX15 diesel engines. The recall involves 3,705 vehicles. The defect is located in the engine and engine cooling system, specifically the diesel engine component.
In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted. If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road, creating a roadway hazard for other motorists. Additionally, the engine may stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, which increases the risk of a crash.
Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single screen filter banjo bolt with a dual screen filter banjo bolt free of charge. The recall began on November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1802.
The recalled product
- Product
- VOLVO VNL
- Brand
- VOLVO
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Category
- Vehicle — Truck
- Affected units
- 3,705
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)
- VNL
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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