Volvo VNL 2019 Recall: Fuel Line Burst Risk
Volvo recalls 2016-2019 VNL trucks with Cummins ISX15 engines due to potential fuel line bursts causing leaks and engine stalling. Owners must replace filter banjo bolts by November 21, 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Volvo is recalling certain 2016-2019 VNL trucks with Cummins ISX15 engines because fuel lines can burst on long downhill grades, causing leaks and engine stalling. This could lead to crashes if the vehicle can't restart. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224504-volvo-vnl-2019-recall-fuel-line-burst-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224504-volvo-vnl-2019-recall-fuel-line-burst-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V668000
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“Volvo VNL 2019 Recall: Fuel Line Burst Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224504-volvo-vnl-2019-recall-fuel-line-burst-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V668000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V668000).
Why it’s dangerous
In certain driving conditions, like long downhill grades, the fuel pump cooling circuit screen can become restricted. This restriction may cause the fuel line to burst, leading to fuel leaks on the road and sudden engine stalling.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2019 Volvo VNL trucks with Cummins ISX15 diesel engines are affected. Drivers on long downhill grades face the highest risk of fuel line bursts.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Volvo VNL truck was manufactured between 2016 and 2019 and has a Cummins ISX15 diesel engine. The recall started November 21, 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Volvo Customer Service
Call 1-800-528-6586 to confirm your truck is affected and schedule the free filter banjo bolt replacement.
Replace Filter Banjo Bolt
Dealers will replace the single screen filter banjo bolt with a dual screen filter banjo bolt at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 57 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V668000 (September 25, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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