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SevereNHTSA·19V032000·Announced 2019-01-14

Volvo Recalls 2018-2019 VNL Trucks for Clutch Assembly Defect

Volvo is recalling 2018-2019 VNL trucks with automated manual transmissions because a clutch component may fail, causing unintended vehicle movement.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (clutch assembly failure) that can cause unintended vehicle movement and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volvo VNL vehicles equipped with an automated manual transmission. The recall involves 1,450 vehicles.

An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, which could result in unintended vehicle movement. This defect can increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will update the Transmission Control Module software free of charge to correct the issue. The recall began on February 1, 2019. Owners can 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 VNL
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Truck
Hazard
Affected units
1,450

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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