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- TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the trailer separates from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2019 Volvo VNL and VNR trucks equipped with Jost fifth wheel couplings may have an outboard slider bracket that is too narrow. This could allow the trailer to separate from the tractor.
If the trailer separates from the tractor, the risk of a crash increases. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked promptly.
Volvo will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the fifth wheel slider bracket and replace it if necessary, at no cost to the owner. Owners may also contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586 and reference recall RVXX1801. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volvo VNL | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Volvo VNR | 2019 |