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Year · Make · Model

2018 Volvo VNL

What the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration knows about this vehicle: every recall, every consumer complaint, every defect investigation, every NCAP crash test. Sourced directly from NHTSA data feeds.

5
Open recalls
8
NHTSA complaints
0
Defect investigations
249
Service bulletins

Consumer complaints

8 filed
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries reported
0
Fatalities reported

What people complain about

  • Power Train
    3
  • Steering
    2
  • Vehicle Speed Control
    1
  • Electrical System
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • AIR Bags
    1
  • Fuel SYSTEM, Gasoline
    1
  • Service Brakes
    1

Recalls

5 campaigns
20V384000·EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS2020-07-01

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2021 VNL and VNR buses. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the rear drive axles stated on the Federal Certification Label exceeds the rating of the wheel hubs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

RiskIf the rear axles are overloaded, over time the wheel hubs may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixVolvo will notify owners and send corrected replacement labels, free of charge. The recall began August 18, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX2002.

19V509000·ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS2019-07-02

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2018-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles. The fuse in the transmission circuit may blow, preventing the transmission from shifting.

RiskIf the fuse blows the transmission may not shift, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixVolvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuse, 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 RVXX1903.

19V208000·STRUCTURE:BODY2019-03-18

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2018-2020 VNL and VNX vehicles configured as 740 and 760 sleeper models. The sleeper bunk window may detach and fall from the vehicle.

RiskIf a window detaches from the vehicle, it may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

FixVolvo Trucks has notified owners, and dealers will replace the window hinge, free of charge. Owners were notified of the recall on April 8, 2019 and will be sent a second notice when the remedy parts are available. The recall began August 21, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX1902.

19V032000·POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY2019-01-14

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volvo VNL vehicles equipped with an automated manual transmission. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.

RiskUnintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

FixVolvo has notified owners and dealers will update the Transmission Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began February 1, 2019. Owners can contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1901.

18V668000·ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL2018-09-25

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Volvo VNL trucks equipped with Cummins ISX15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.

RiskIf the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixCummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single screen filter banjo bolt will be replaced with a dual screen filter banjo bolt, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1802.

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