2019 Volvo Vnl problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle (1) · Suspension (1) · Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft:seal (1)
Safety recalls (8)
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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2019-07-02 · campaign 19V510000 · 24,848 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles. The t-bolt clasps on the transmission auxiliary air tank straps may have been over-tightened, resulting in potential deformation to the strap where the t-bolt is anchored.
Risk: The deformation of the air tank strap t-bolts may cause the t-bolt to disconnect from the strap allowing the tank to drop to the ground and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the air tank strap, 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 RVXX1904.
Structure:body 2019-03-18 · campaign 19V208000 · 11,089 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If a window detaches from the vehicle, it may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Volvo 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.
Power Train:clutch Assembly 2019-01-14 · campaign 19V032000 · 1,450 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volvo 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.
Tires 2018-11-15 · campaign 18V811000 · 103 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo VNL and VHD trucks, equipped with Bridgestone M854 tires with date codes 2418-2518, Bridgestone M860A tires with date code 2518, and Bridgestone M864 tires with date codes 2318-2418, all of size 425/65R22.5. The sidewall steel body cords may be exposed, possibly causing unexpected, rapid air loss during use. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119,
Risk: Rapid tire air loss can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volvo will notify owners, instructing them to take their vehicles to Bridgestone Tire or Volvo Truck service centers for inspection and replacement, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1803.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel 2018-09-25 · campaign 18V668000 · 3,705 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If 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.
Fix: Cummins 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.
Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly 2018-08-16 · campaign 18V542000 · 69 vehicles
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.
Risk: If the trailer separates from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Service bulletins (212)
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2024-04-02 · CBR-2013 202404 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr: turbo compound (tc) hot side noise, diagnostic information.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2024-03-01 · CBR-2139 202403 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr: vehicles built with an 11 liter engine may experience a complaint of excessive fuel in the oil. it is possible that the source of the fuel is the rear fuel galley plug in the cylinder head.
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)
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What owners report
2021-10-12 · Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft:seal · 🔥 fire“the contact owned a 2019 volvo truck vnl. the contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated intermittently. the contact stated that while the driver was driving approximately 50 mph when they noticed the rear axle smoking. they pulled to the side of the road where they attempted to detach the trailer. the smoke became an actual…”
2020-09-16 · Suspension · 409,228 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2019 volvo truck. the contact stated while driving at 65 mph, the contact had to turn the steering wheel 45 degrees to the left because the vehicle was pulling to the right. as the vehicle drove over some bumps in the road, a thump could be felt in the steering wheel. the contact pulled over and upon inspection, saw that the …”
2020-09-08 · Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u-Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle · 450,000 mi“tl* the contact operates a 2019 volvo vnl 760. the contact stated that the u-bolts used to connect the front axles to the front leaf springs failed to hold tension causing the steering wheel orientation to change at times while driving over bumps in the roadway. the contact indicated that the steering wheel orientation would at times be as much as …”
2020-03-15 · Power Train · 1,600 mi“transmission goes into neutral when coasting down hill, or when you let up off the accelerator. doesn't the regulations state that ' the vehicle shall be operated in gear at all times, except as necessary to shift or stop'?…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.