Volvo VNL, VNR (2019): Trailer hitches
Recall 18V542000 · Aug 16, 2018 · Volvo Trucks North America
69
vehicles affected
69
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V542000
- Date
- Aug 16, 2018
- Maker
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Units affected
- 69
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Trailer hitches > Fifth wheel assembly
- 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 VNR trucks equipped with Jost fifth wheel couplings. The fifth wheel may have an outboard slider bracket that is too narrow, possibly allowing the trailer to separate from the tractor.
What can happen
If the trailer separates from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fifth wheel slider bracket, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall RVXX1801.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V542000?
2 models: Volvo VNL (2019), Volvo VNR (2019), about 69 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V542000?
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fifth wheel slider bracket, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall RVXX1801.
What can happen?
If the trailer separates from the tractor, it 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.