Volvo VHD, VNL (2019): Tires
Recall 18V811000 · Nov 15, 2018 · Volvo Trucks North America
103
vehicles affected
103
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V811000
- Date
- Nov 15, 2018
- Maker
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Units affected
- 103
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Tires
- Model years
- 2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
Rapid tire air loss can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V811000?
2 models: Volvo VHD (2019), Volvo VNL (2019), about 103 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V811000?
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.
What can happen?
Rapid tire air loss can increase 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.