CarRecallWatch- Component
- TIRES
- Problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo VNL and VHD trucks, equipped with Bridgestone M854 tires with date codes 2418-2518, Bridgestone M860A tires with date code 2518, and Bridgestone M864 tires with date codes 2318-2418, all of size 425/65R22.5. The sidewall steel body cords may be exposed, possibly causing unexpected, rapid air loss during use. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires - Other than Passenger Cars."
- Risk
- Rapid tire air loss can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volvo will notify owners, instructing them to take their vehicles to Bridgestone Tire or Volvo Truck service centers for inspection and replacement, as necessary, 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 RVXX1803.
- 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 Bridgestone tires with specific date codes, size 425/65R22.5, may have exposed sidewall steel body cords. This can lead to unexpected, rapid air loss while the vehicle is in use, and the tires do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 119 for new pneumatic tires.
Rapid loss of tire air pressure can increase the risk of a crash. If you own an affected truck, you should not ignore the issue, and you should watch for signs of tire trouble such as pressure warnings or unusual handling.
The repair is free. Contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586, or take your truck to a Bridgestone Tire or Volvo Truck service center for inspection and replacement of the tires as needed. You can also check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volvo VHD | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Volvo VNL | 2019 |