Volvo 2019 VNL Trucks: Rapid Tire Air Loss Risk
Volvo recalls 2019 VNL trucks with specific Bridgestone tires due to risk of rapid air loss causing crashes. Owners must get tires inspected and replaced free at authorized centers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Rapid tire air loss can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Volvo is recalling certain 2019 VNL trucks that have specific Bridgestone tires. These tires may lose air rapidly, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should get the tires checked and replaced at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224510-volvo-2019-vnl-trucks-rapid-tire-air-loss-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224510-volvo-2019-vnl-trucks-rapid-tire-air-loss-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V811000
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“Volvo 2019 VNL Trucks: Rapid Tire Air Loss Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224510-volvo-2019-vnl-trucks-rapid-tire-air-loss-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V811000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V811000).
Why it’s dangerous
The sidewall steel body cords in these tires may become exposed, leading to unexpected rapid air loss. This can cause the truck to lose pressure quickly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Volvo VNL trucks with Bridgestone M854, M860A, or M864 tires with specific date codes are affected. Truck drivers using these vehicles are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Bridgestone M854 tires with date codes 2418-2518, M860A tires with date code 2518, or M864 tires with date codes 2318-2418. These tires are used on 2019 Volvo VNL and VHD trucks.
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What to do — step by step
Check Tire Date Codes
Identify the tire date codes on your 2019 Volvo VNL or VHD truck to see if they match the affected models.
Get Tires Inspected
Take your vehicle to a Bridgestone Tire or Volvo Truck service center for free inspection and possible tire replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Volvo will notify owners, instructing them to take their vehicles to Bridgestone Tire or Volvo Truck service centers for inspection and replacement, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1803.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 34 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 #18V811000 (November 15, 2018)
- 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.