2019 Volvo Vnr problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (4)
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.
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 (196)
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 2024-03-01 · 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)
Power Train 2024-02-16 · KC-202 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr - automated manual transmission ( amt ) flywheel pilot bearing wear on input shaft.
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