2015-2017 Volvo VHD recall: labels
Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall on April 18, 2017. It covers about 65 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 65
- reported
- Apr 18, 2017
- owners notified
- Jun 15, 2017
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2015-2017 VHD trucks. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the pusher or tag axle may be incorrect on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- If the GAWR information is incorrect, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volvo will notify owners and provide a corrected label along with instructions on how to properly affix the new label to their vehicle, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1701.
Recall number 17V258000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 17V258000
Is there a recall on the 2015-2017 Volvo VHD labels?
Yes. Recall 17V258000, reported on April 18, 2017, covers about 65 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V258000?
Volvo will notify owners and provide a corrected label along with instructions on how to properly affix the new label to their vehicle, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1701.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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