Volvo Trucks North America: Safety Recalls in 2018

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Volvo Trucks North America in 2018. See the details of the recalls below.

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November 15, 2018

(Campaign #: RVXX1803)

Tire Steel Cords may be Exposed/FMVSS 119

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo VNL and VHD trucks, equipped with Bridgestone M854 tires with date codes 2418-2518, Bridgestone M860A tires with date code 2518, and Bridgestone M864 tires with date codes 2318-2418, all of size 425/65R22.5. The sidewall steel body cords may be exposed, possibly causing unexpected, rapid air loss during use. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires - Other than Passenger Cars."

NHTSA ID: 18V811000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 103

Consequence Summary:

Rapid tire air loss can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Volvo will notify owners, instructing them to take their vehicles to Bridgestone Tire or Volvo Truck service centers for inspection and replacement, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1803.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 65.05

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October 30, 2018

(Campaign #: RVXX1804)

Incorrect Plow Light Software//FMVSS 108

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Volvo VHD trucks equipped with snow plow lamp preparation kits. The snow plow headlights can be turned on without other exterior lights, and high beam indicator will not work when the snow plow high beams are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

NHTSA ID: 18V766000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 4,625

Consequence Summary:

The driver may operate the vehicle with the snow plow headlights on but the marker and tail lamps off, reducing the vehicle's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the software related to the plow lights, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1804.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 43.37

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September 25, 2018

(Campaign #: RVXX1802)

Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Volvo VNL trucks equipped with Cummins ISX15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.

NHTSA ID: 18V668000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 3,705

Consequence Summary:

If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single screen filter banjo bolt will be replaced with a dual screen filter banjo bolt, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1802.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 70.12

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August 16, 2018

(Campaign #: RVXX1801)

Trailer may Separate from Fifth Wheel

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo VNL and VNR trucks equipped with Jost fifth wheel couplings. The fifth wheel may have an outboard slider bracket that is too narrow, possibly allowing the trailer to separate from the tractor.

NHTSA ID: 18V542000

Component: TRAILER HITCHES

# of Units Affected: 69

Consequence Summary:

If the trailer separates from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fifth wheel slider bracket, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall RVXX1801.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 91.3

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