Recall 18V766000: 2005–2019 Volvo VHD
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 30, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 4,625
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Volvo VHD trucks equipped with snow plow lamp preparation kits. The snow plow headlights can be turned on without other exterior lights, and high beam indicator will not work when the snow plow high beams are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2005 Volvo VHD
- 2006 Volvo VHD
- 2007 Volvo VHD
- 2008 Volvo VHD
- 2009 Volvo VHD
- 2010 Volvo VHD
- 2011 Volvo VHD
- 2012 Volvo VHD
- 2013 Volvo VHD
- 2014 Volvo VHD
- 2015 Volvo VHD
- 2016 Volvo VHD
- 2017 Volvo VHD
- 2018 Volvo VHD
- 2019 Volvo VHD
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V766000
- Manufacturer campaign
- RVXX1804
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Owner letters
- Dec 19, 2018
- Components
- Exterior lighting (Lighting)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology