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Volvo VNL Recall 18V668: Fuel Line Can Burst and Engine Can Stall Without Warning

NHTSA campaign 18V668, reported September 25, 2018, 3,705 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A restricted screen in the fuel pump cooling circuit can cause the fuel line to burst, especially during extended downhill driving. A burst line can leak diesel onto the road, creating a hazard for other drivers. The engine may also stall without warning and fail to restart, which raises the risk of a crash.

The remedy is free at an authorized dealer. The single screen filter banjo bolt will be replaced with a dual screen filter banjo bolt. Cummins will notify owners, but you can also check your VIN for open recalls and contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586, referencing recall RVXX1802.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V668Volvo Trucks North America
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Problem
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Volvo VNL trucks equipped with Cummins ISX15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
Risk
If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single screen filter banjo bolt will be replaced with a dual screen filter banjo bolt, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1802.
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

Volvo VNL2016201720182019