The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V617000·Announced 2019-08-21

Volvo Recalls 2015 VNL Trucks for Front Axle Fracture Risk

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 2015 VNL trucks because front axles may fracture due to missed heat treating, 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 (axle fracture) that can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2015 VNL vehicles equipped with Meritor FF967 Non-Drive Front Steer axles. The recall involves 20 vehicles in total.

The defect is caused by the axles missing the heat treating operation during manufacturing. This reduces the strength of the axles and may cause the axle beams to fracture. A fracture of the axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Volvo Trucks will notify affected vehicle owners. Dealers will inspect and replace the axles as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 27, 2019. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-800-528-6586 or Volvo Trucks' recall number RVXX1905.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO VNL
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Truck
Hazard
Affected units
20

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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