2018 Volvo Vnr problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment:other:labels 2020-07-01 · campaign 20V384000 · 89 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers 2019-07-02 · campaign 19V509000 · 235 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (188)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2024-03-01 · CBR-408 202403 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr: on a volvo chassis - us16 - with the bendix lane departure warning system ( ldw )the alarm would not cancel once the turn signals were activated.
Equipment:electrical:infotainment 2024-02-23 · KC-2350 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr - telematics gateway (tgw) connect ability issues.
Suspension 2024-02-19 · KC-2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr - driveline noise, suspension ride height too high, suspension will not exhaust - chassis built 2016w01 and newer
Parking Brake 2024-02-16 · KC-2347 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr - active "set park brake" message on drivers information display (did)
Power Train 2024-02-16 · KC-202 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr - automated manual transmission ( amt ) flywheel pilot bearing wear on input shaft.
Electrical System 2024-01-18 · CBR-2333 202401 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr: tgw will not connect after sim card replacement
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What owners report
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