Volvo recall: Trailer hitches
What is wrong
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo VNL and VNR trucks equipped with Jost fifth wheel couplings. The fifth wheel may have an outboard slider bracket that is too narrow, possibly allowing the trailer to separate from the tractor.
What could happen
If the trailer separates from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fifth wheel slider bracket, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall RVXX1801.
Vehicles covered
- Volvo Vnl 2019
- Volvo Vnr 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V542000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 16, 2018
- Owners notified
- Sep 25, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 69
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 9, 2018 to Jun 29, 2018
- Part
- Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- RVXX1801
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Volvo recall: Steering Feb 19, 2024
- Volvo recall: Steering Dec 26, 2023
- Volvo recall: Steering Dec 22, 2023
- Volvo recall: Steering Oct 13, 2023
- Volvo recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Oct 13, 2023
- Volvo recall: Visibility Jul 24, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.