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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V766000

2017 Volvo Vhd | 2016 Volvo Vhd | 2015 Volvo Vhd | 2014 Volvo Vhd | 2013 Volvo Vhd | 2012 Volvo Vhd | 2011 Volvo Vhd | 2010 Volvo Vhd | 2009 Volvo Vhd | 2004 Volvo Vhd | 2006 Volvo Vhd | 2007 Volvo Vhd | 2008 Volvo Vhd | 2019 Volvo Vhd | 2005 Volvo Vhd | 2018 Volvo Vhd — Exterior lighting

Published November 2, 2018 · Recall initiated: October 30, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V766000, published November 2, 2018 and initiated October 30, 2018. Recalling firm: Volvo Trucks North America; 2017 Volvo Vhd | 2016 Volvo Vhd | 2015 Volvo Vhd | 2014 Volvo Vhd | 2013 Volvo Vhd | 2012 Volvo Vhd | 2011 Volvo Vhd | 2010 Volvo Vhd | 2009 Volvo Vhd | 2004 Volvo Vhd | 2006 Volvo Vhd | 2007 Volvo Vhd | 2008 Volvo Vhd | 2019 Volvo Vhd | 2005 Volvo Vhd | 2018 Volvo Vhd — Exterior lighting.

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What's the hazard

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Volvo VHD trucks equipped with snow plow lamp preparation kits. The snow plow headlights can be turned on without other exterior lights, and high beam indicator will not work when the snow plow high beams are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.

What to do

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the software related to the plow lights, 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 RVXX1804.

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Recall details

Brand
VOLVO
Model
VHD
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Lot
2017 VOLVO VHD | 2016 VOLVO VHD | 2015 VOLVO VHD | 2014 VOLVO VHD | 2013 VOLVO VHD | 2012 VOLVO VHD | 2011 VOLVO VHD | 2010 VOLVO VHD | 2009 VOLVO VHD | 2004 VOLVO VHD | 2006 VOLVO VHD | 2007 VOLVO VHD | 2008 VOLVO VHD | 2019 VOLVO VHD | 2005 VOLVO VHD | 2018 VOLVO VHD
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2017 Volvo Vhd | 2016 Volvo Vhd | 2015 Volvo Vhd | 2014 Volvo Vhd | 2013 Volvo Vhd | 2012 Volvo Vhd | 2011 Volvo Vhd | 2010 Volvo Vhd | 2009 Volvo Vhd | 2004 Volvo Vhd | 2006 Volvo Vhd | 2007 Volvo Vhd | 2008 Volvo Vhd | 2019 Volvo Vhd | 2005 Volvo Vhd | 2018 Volvo Vhd — Exterior lighting recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V766000 on November 2, 2018. Reported hazard: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Volvo VHD trucks equipped with snow plow lamp preparation kits. The snow plow headlights can be turned on without other exterior lights, and high beam indicator will not work when the snow plow high beams are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.

What should I do if I have this product?

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the software related to the plow lights, 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 RVXX1804.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLVO. Model: VHD.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)