2018–2019 Volvo VNL recall: powertrain & transmission
⚠️ What's wrong
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volvo VNL vehicles equipped with an automated manual transmission. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
💥 The risk
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V032000
- Manufacturer recall #
- RVXX1901
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Vehicles affected
- 1,450
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-800-528-6586
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 1, 2019
- Built
- Apr 3, 2017 – Jun 29, 2018
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- 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.