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HighNHTSA·18V766000·Announced 2018-10-30

Volvo Recalls VHD Trucks for Snow Plow Lighting Defect

Volvo is recalling 2004-2019 VHD trucks with snow plow kits because the headlights can operate without other exterior lights, reducing visibility.

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 where the defect increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2004-2019 Volvo VHD trucks equipped with snow plow lamp preparation kits. The recall addresses a defect where the snow plow headlights can be turned on without the other exterior lights, and the high beam indicator does not function when the snow plow high beams are active. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The defect may allow drivers to operate the vehicle with the snow plow headlights on while the marker and tail lamps are off. This reduces the vehicle's visibility to other road users and increases the risk of a crash.

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the software related to the plow lights free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2018. 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
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
4,625

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.

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