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Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published February 7, 2019

VOLVO VNL (2019) recall — Electrical System

Volvo recalls 2019 VNL trucks with faulty transmission fuse that may prevent shifting, risking crashes. Owners must contact Volvo Trucks for free fuse replacement.

🇺🇸 NHTSA recall #19V509000VehicleVolvo Trucks ›
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What happened, in plain English

Volvo is recalling certain 2019 VNL trucks because a fuse in the transmission circuit can blow, causing the transmission to fail and increasing crash risk. Affected owners should get the fuse replaced at no cost to prevent transmission failure. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224506-volvo-vnl-2019-recall-transmission-fuse-blown-risk-of-crash.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224506-volvo-vnl-2019-recall-transmission-fuse-blown-risk-of-crash · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V509000

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“Volvo VNL 2019 Recall: Transmission Fuse Blown Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224506-volvo-vnl-2019-recall-transmission-fuse-blown-risk-of-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #19V509000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V509000).

Why it’s dangerous

If the transmission fuse blows, the truck's transmission cannot shift properly. This can lead to loss of control and crashes, especially during normal driving conditions.

Who’s affected

Owners of 2019 Volvo VNL trucks are affected. Drivers using these trucks without the fix face higher crash risk due to transmission failure.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your 2019 Volvo VNL truck has a blown transmission fuse. The recall covers 2018-2020 models with specific vehicle types.

  • Brand
    Volvo Trucks
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Volvo Trucks

    Call 1-800-528-6586 to schedule a free fuse inspection and replacement.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

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.

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Questions people ask

Why is this recall happening?

The transmission fuse may blow, preventing the transmission from shifting and increasing crash risk.

How do I know if my truck is affected?

This recall covers 2018-2020 Volvo VNL trucks with specific vehicle types.

Is there a deadline for fixing this?

No specific deadline is mentioned; owners can contact Volvo Trucks for free replacement at any time.

Take action

Contact Volvo Trucks

We’ve drafted a message you can send Volvo Trucks to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 19V509000 — Volvo Trucks Volvo Trucks

Hello,

I own a Volvo Trucks that is covered by recall 19V509000 from Volvo Trucks.

The official recall notice states: 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.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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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 #19V509000 (February 7, 2019)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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