Volvo VNL 2015 Suspension Recall: Axle Fracture Risk
Volvo recalls 2015 VNL trucks with Meritor FF967 axles that may fracture, causing loss of vehicle control. Owners must contact dealers for free axle replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Fracture of the axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Volvo is recalling certain 2015 VNL trucks that have a risk of axle beam fracture due to manufacturing defects. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash. Affected owners should contact dealers for free axle replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1248802-volvo-vnl-2015-suspension-recall-axle-fracture-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248802-volvo-vnl-2015-suspension-recall-axle-fracture-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V617000
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“Volvo VNL 2015 Suspension Recall: Axle Fracture Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248802-volvo-vnl-2015-suspension-recall-axle-fracture-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V617000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V617000).
Why it’s dangerous
The axles missed a critical heat treating step during manufacturing, making them weaker than they should be. This weakness can cause the axle beams to fracture, which may lead to a loss of vehicle control and crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015 Volvo VNL trucks with Meritor FF967 Non-Drive Front Steer axles are affected. Commercial truck drivers using these vehicles are at higher risk due to the potential for loss of control.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2015 Volvo VNL truck has Meritor FF967 Non-Drive Front Steer axles. The recall started on September 27, 2019, and affects specific models sold in North America.
- Brand
Volvo Trucks- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealership
Volvo Trucks will inspect and replace the axles for free if needed.
Check Recall Status
Owners can verify if their vehicle is affected by contacting Meritor customer service at 1-800-528-6586.
What NHTSA says to do
Volvo Trucks will notify the affected vehicle owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the axles as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 27, 2019. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX1905.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 37 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 #19V617000 (August 21, 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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