NHTSA Campaign 18V542000
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Filed by Volvo Trucks North America.
NHTSA campaign 18V542000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- If the trailer separates from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by 18V542000 (1)
Volvo (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 18V542000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.