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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V811000

2019 Volvo Vnl | 2019 Volvo Vhd — Tires

Published November 20, 2018 · Recall initiated: November 15, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V811000, published November 20, 2018 and initiated November 15, 2018. Recalling firm: Volvo Trucks North America; 2019 Volvo Vnl | 2019 Volvo Vhd — Tires.

What's the hazard

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, "New Pneumatic Tires - Other than Passenger Cars.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
VOLVO
Model
VNL
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Lot
2019 VOLVO VNL | 2019 VOLVO VHD
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2019 Volvo Vnl | 2019 Volvo Vhd — Tires recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V811000 on November 20, 2018. Reported hazard: 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, "New Pneumatic Tires - Other than Passenger Cars.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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

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

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)