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Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V509000·Announced 2019-07-02

Volvo Trucks Recalls 2018-2020 Models Due to Transmission Fuse Defect

Volvo Trucks is recalling 2018-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR models because a fuse may blow, preventing the transmission from shifting and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 2018-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical system where the fuse in the transmission circuit may blow. If this occurs, the transmission may not shift, which increases the risk of a crash.

The recall began on August 7, 2019. Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuse, if necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX1903.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO VAH, VNR, VHD, VNL
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
235

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 (4)

  • VAH
  • VNR
  • VHD
  • VNL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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