Volvo 2013 VHD Trucks: Snow Plow Lights May Cause Crash Risk
Volvo recalls 2004-2019 VHD trucks with snow plow kits where plow headlights can operate without other lights, risking crashes. Owners must update software by December 19, 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The driver may operate the vehicle with the snow plow headlights on but the marker and tail lamps off, reducing the vehicle's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Volvo is recalling certain 2004-2019 VHD trucks that have snow plow lighting kits. These trucks may run plow headlights without other exterior lights, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1251345-volvo-2013-vhd-trucks-snow-plow-lights-may-cause-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251345-volvo-2013-vhd-trucks-snow-plow-lights-may-cause-crash · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V766000
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“Volvo 2013 VHD Trucks: Snow Plow Lights May Cause Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251345-volvo-2013-vhd-trucks-snow-plow-lights-may-cause-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #18V766000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V766000).
Why it’s dangerous
The snow plow headlights can turn on without other exterior lights being active. This creates a situation where the vehicle's visibility is reduced, increasing the risk of crashes.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2004-2019 Volvo VHD trucks with snow plow lighting kits. Drivers using these vehicles without proper lighting may face higher crash risks.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2004-2019 Volvo VHD truck has a snow plow lighting kit. The recall started December 19, 2018, and affects vehicles that fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108.
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What to do — step by step
Update Software
Contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586 to get the software update for free.
What NHTSA says to do
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the software related to the plow lights, 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 RVXX1804.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 50 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 #18V766000 (October 30, 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.
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