Volvo VNL (2015): Suspension
Recall 19V617000 · Aug 21, 2019 · Volvo Trucks North America
20
vehicles affected
20
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V617000
- Date
- Aug 21, 2019
- Maker
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Units affected
- 20
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front
- Model years
- 2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2015 VNL vehicles equipped with Meritor FF967 Non-Drive Front Steer axles. The axles missed the heat treating operation during manufacturing, reducing their strength and possibly causing the axle beams to fracture.
What can happen
Fracture of the axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Volvo Trucks will notify the affected vehicle owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the axles as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 27, 2019. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX1905.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V617000?
1 model: Volvo VNL (2015), about 20 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V617000?
Volvo Trucks will notify the affected vehicle owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the axles as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 27, 2019. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX1905.
What can happen?
Fracture of the axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, 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.