Volvo VHD (2015-2017): Equipment
Recall 17V258000 · Apr 18, 2017 · Volvo Trucks North America
65
vehicles affected
65
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V258000
- Date
- Apr 18, 2017
- Maker
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Units affected
- 65
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Other > Labels
- Model years
- 2015-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2015-2017 VHD trucks. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the pusher or tag axle may be incorrect on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
What can happen
If the GAWR information is incorrect, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Volvo will notify owners and provide a corrected label along with instructions on how to properly affix the new label to their vehicle, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1701.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V258000?
1 model: Volvo VHD (2015-2017), about 65 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V258000?
Volvo will notify owners and provide a corrected label along with instructions on how to properly affix the new label to their vehicle, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1701.
What can happen?
If the GAWR information is incorrect, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.