Volvo Trucks North America: Safety Recalls in 2019

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 6 safety recalls made by Volvo Trucks North America in 2019. See the details of the recalls below.

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October 24, 2019

(Campaign #: RVXX1906)

Steering Gear may Loosen

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020 VNL and VNR vehicles equipped with HD94 Sheppard gear variants. The steering gear mounting fasteners may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the steering gear to loosen.

NHTSA ID: 19V756000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2,287

Consequence Summary:

A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-torque the steering gear to a higher value. Additionally, the steering gear will be replaced, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX1906.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 84.26

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August 21, 2019

(Campaign #: RVXX1905)

Axles May Fracture/Loss of Vehicle Control

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2015 VNL vehicles equipped with Meritor FF967 Non-Drive Front Steer axles. The axles missed the heat treating operation during manufacturing, reducing their strength and possibly causing the axle beams to fracture.

NHTSA ID: 19V617000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 20

Consequence Summary:

Fracture of the axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

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

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 20

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July 2, 2019

(Campaign #: RVXX1903)

Fuse May Blow/Transmission May Not Shift

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2018-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles. The fuse in the transmission circuit may blow, preventing the transmission from shifting.

NHTSA ID: 19V509000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 235

Consequence Summary:

If the fuse blows the transmission may not shift, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

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

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 82.13

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July 2, 2019

(Campaign #: RVXX1904)

Air tank May Detach

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles. The t-bolt clasps on the transmission auxiliary air tank straps may have been over-tightened, resulting in potential deformation to the strap where the t-bolt is anchored.

NHTSA ID: 19V510000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 24,848

Consequence Summary:

The deformation of the air tank strap t-bolts may cause the t-bolt to disconnect from the strap allowing the tank to drop to the ground and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the air tank strap, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX1904.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 82.79

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March 18, 2019

(Campaign #: RVXX1902)

Sleeper Bunk Window May Detach From the Vehicle

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2018-2020 VNL and VNX vehicles configured as 740 and 760 sleeper models. The sleeper bunk window may detach and fall from the vehicle.

NHTSA ID: 19V208000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 11,089

Consequence Summary:

If a window detaches from the vehicle, it may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action:

Volvo Trucks has notified owners, and dealers will replace the window hinge, free of charge. Owners were notified of the recall on April 8, 2019 and will be sent a second notice when the remedy parts are available. The recall began August 21, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX1902.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 74.78

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January 14, 2019

(Campaign #: RVXX1901)

Vehicle may Move after Clutch Component Fails

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volvo VNL vehicles equipped with an automated manual transmission. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.

NHTSA ID: 19V032000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 1,450

Consequence Summary:

Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Volvo has notified owners and dealers will update the Transmission Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began February 1, 2019. Owners can contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1901.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 77.38

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