NHTSA recall 20V-384: Equipment

Volvo Trucks North America · Reported July 1, 2020 · 1 affected model year

Equipment recall

20V-384
July 1, 2020 · Volvo Trucks North America
Problem
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2021 VNL and VNR buses. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the rear drive axles stated on the Federal Certification Label exceeds the rating of the wheel hubs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Safety risk
If the rear axles are overloaded, over time the wheel hubs may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners and send corrected replacement labels, free of charge. The recall began August 18, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX2002.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number20V384000
ManufacturerVolvo Trucks North America
Report dateJuly 1, 2020
ComponentEquipment:Other:Labels
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2021 Volvo VNR8 recalls total

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