VOLVO VNL (2019) recall — Power Train
Volvo recalls 2018-2019 VNL trucks with automated manual transmission due to potential unintended vehicle movement causing crashes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Volvo is recalling certain 2018-2019 VNL trucks with automated manual transmissions because a clutch assembly component may fail, causing unintended vehicle movement that could lead to crashes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224509-volvo-vnl-2019-recall-unintended-movement-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224509-volvo-vnl-2019-recall-unintended-movement-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V032000
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“Volvo VNL 2019 Recall: Unintended Movement Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224509-volvo-vnl-2019-recall-unintended-movement-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V032000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V032000).
Why it’s dangerous
A component in the clutch assembly may fail, causing the vehicle to move unexpectedly. This unintended movement could lead to crashes if the driver loses control.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Volvo VNL trucks with automated manual transmissions are affected. Drivers using these vehicles are most at risk of crashes if unintended movement occurs.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018-2019 Volvo VNL truck has an automated manual transmission. The recall covers vehicles sold between February 1, 2019 and the current date.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Volvo Customer Service
Call 1-800-528-6586 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a software update.
Update Transmission Control Module Software
Dealers will provide a free software update to fix the clutch assembly issue.
What NHTSA says to do
Volvo has notified owners and dealers will update the Transmission Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began February 1, 2019. Owners can contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1901.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, causing unintended vehicle movement that could lead to crashes.
How do I know if my truck is affected?
Your 2018-2019 Volvo VNL truck with an automated manual transmission is affected. The recall began February 1, 2019.
What should I do if I own this truck?
Contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586 to schedule a free software update for the Transmission Control Module.
Contact Volvo
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volvo to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V032000 — Volvo Volvo Hello, I own a Volvo that is covered by recall 19V032000 from Volvo. The official recall notice states: Volvo has notified owners and dealers will update the Transmission Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began February 1, 2019. Owners can contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1901. 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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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 #19V032000 (January 14, 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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