2018 VOLVO VNL RECALL - #20V384000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2021 VNL and VNR buses. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the rear drive axles stated on the Federal Certification Label exceeds the rating of the wheel hubs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2018 VOLVO VNL |
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| Manufacturer |
Volvo Trucks North America |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
7/2/2020 |
| Influenced by |
Volvo Trucks North America |
| Owners Notified on |
8/18/2020 |
| # Affected |
89 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
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| Description |
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2021 VNL and VNR buses. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the rear drive axles stated on the Federal Certification Label exceeds the rating of the wheel hubs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." |
| Consequences |
If the rear axles are overloaded, over time the wheel hubs may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Volvo will notify owners and send corrected replacement labels, free of charge. The recall began August 18, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX2002. |
| 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 |
2018 VOLVO VNL Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2018 VOLVO VNL Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2018 VOLVO VNL Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2018 VOLVO VNL Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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