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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V510000·Announced 2019-07-02

Volvo Trucks Recalls 2019-2020 Models for Transmission Air Tank Strap Defect

Volvo Trucks is recalling 2019-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles because over-tightened transmission air tank straps may deform and detach, creating a road hazard.

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 where a component may detach and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2019-2020 model year VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles. The recall involves the t-bolt clasps on the transmission auxiliary air tank straps, which may have been over-tightened during manufacturing. This over-tightening can result in deformation of the strap at the point where the t-bolt is anchored.

The deformation may cause the t-bolt to disconnect from the strap, allowing the air tank to drop to the ground. A detached tank can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on August 7, 2019.

Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect and replace the air tank strap if necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. The company's recall number is RVXX1904. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO VNL, VHD, VNR, VAH
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
24,848

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)

  • VNL
  • VHD
  • VNR
  • VAH

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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