NHTSA safety recall

Recall 18V542000 · manufacturer campaign RVXX1801

Trailer Hitches › Fifth Wheel Assembly — Volvo · reported 16 Aug 2018 · 69 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign
18V542000
Manufacturer campaign
RVXX1801
Filed by
Volvo Trucks North America
Report received
16 Aug 2018
Owners notified
25 Sep 2018
Potentially affected
69

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2019 Volvo Vnl 2019 Volvo Vnr

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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