CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volvo VNL vehicles equipped with an automated manual transmission. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
- Risk
- Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volvo has notified owners and dealers will update the Transmission Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began February 1, 2019. Owners can contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1901.
- 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 trucks with an automated manual transmission have an internal clutch assembly component that may fail. If it does, the vehicle can move unintentionally, which raises the risk of a crash.
The remedy is a software update to the Transmission Control Module, performed by dealers at no cost to the owner. Owners were notified by mail, and you can also contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586 with recall number RVXX1901.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and contact an authorized Volvo dealer to schedule the free repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volvo VNL | 20182019 |
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