2016 VOLVO VAH RECALL - #15V630000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : HEADLIGHTS
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 VAH and VHD trucks manufactured April 1, 2014, to August 14, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with headlights that do not meet the minimum intensity requirements, resulting in insufficient illumination of the roadway. 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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2016 VOLVO VAH |
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| Manufacturer |
Volvo Trucks North America |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/2014 - 8/14/2015 |
| Recalled on |
10/7/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Volvo Trucks North America |
| Owners Notified on |
1/19/2016 |
| # Affected |
1,669 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
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| Description |
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 VAH and VHD trucks manufactured April 1, 2014, to August 14, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with headlights that do not meet the minimum intensity requirements, resulting in insufficient illumination of the roadway. 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." |
| Consequences |
Headlights that provide insufficient illumination increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlights, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1505. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
2016 VOLVO VAH Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, DRAG, LINK, CONNECTION
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