The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V208000·Announced 2019-03-18

Volvo Recalls 2018-2020 VNL and VNX Trucks for Window Hinge Defect

Volvo Trucks is recalling 2018-2020 VNL and VNX sleeper models because the bunk window may detach and strike others, increasing crash risk.

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 (body/window hinge) where a detached part may strike pedestrians or other vehicles, increasing the risk of injury or crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2018-2020 VNL and VNX vehicles configured as 740 and 760 sleeper models. The recall involves 11,089 vehicles where the sleeper bunk window may detach and fall from the vehicle.

If a window detaches, it may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. This is a structural defect related to the body component.

Dealers will replace the window hinge free of charge. Owners were notified on April 8, 2019, and the recall began on August 21, 2019. A second notice will be sent when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO VNL, VNX
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
11,089

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 (2)

  • VNL
  • VNX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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