If the trailer separates from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
If the trailer separates from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224508-volvo-vnl-2019-recall-trailer-hitches · Recall date August 16, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V542000
“VOLVO VNL (2019) recall — Trailer Hitches.” GovInfoNow, recall dated August 16, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224508-volvo-vnl-2019-recall-trailer-hitches. Based on NHTSA recall 18V542000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V542000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volvo Trucks North America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V542000 — Volvo Trucks North America VOLVO VNL (2019) recall — Trailer Hitches Hello, I own a VOLVO VNL (2019) recall — Trailer Hitches that is covered by recall 18V542000 from Volvo Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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