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Recalls 2
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- If the rear axles are overloaded, over time the wheel hubs may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volvo 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.
Recall number 20V384000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the fuse blows the transmission may not shift, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volvo 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.
Recall number 19V509000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Volvo VNR 188
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- Emissions Campaign: Volvo has determined that certain 2014 -2018 model year VN, VHD, and VAH Vehicles...
- Service Campaign: For certain Volvo Trucks configurations an updated adaptive cruise software has been...
- Vehicle Overspeed Warning Comes Active At A Lower Speed Than Expected; Vehicle Overspeed Warning In Driver...
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Is the 2018 Volvo VNR reliable?
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How many recalls does the 2018 Volvo VNR have?
2 recalls, covering equipment and electrical system.
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