CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles. The t-bolt clasps on the transmission auxiliary air tank straps may have been over-tightened, resulting in potential deformation to the strap where the t-bolt is anchored.
- Risk
- The deformation of the air tank strap t-bolts may cause the t-bolt to disconnect from the strap allowing the tank to drop to the ground and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the air tank strap, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX1904.
- 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 2019-2020 Volvo heavy-duty trucks may have had the T-bolt clasps on the transmission auxiliary air tank straps over-tightened. This can deform the strap where the T-bolt is anchored.
If the T-bolt disconnects from the strap, the air tank can drop to the ground and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Volvo Trucks will notify owners. Dealers will inspect the air tank strap and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owners can contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586 and reference recall RVXX1904. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volvo VAH | 20192020 |
|---|---|
| Volvo VHD | 20192020 |
| Volvo VNL | 20192020 |
| Volvo VNR | 20192020 |