VOLVO VHD 2015: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V258000

Make Model Year
VOLVO VHD 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-06-15 2017-04-18 2017-04-20

Production Dates: 2014-08-29 - 2016-10-17

Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX1701

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 65

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 567

Summary

Volvo Trucks North America "Volvo" is recalling certain 2015-2017 VHD trucks. The Gross Axle Weight Rating "GAWR" for the pusher or tag axle may be incorrect on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence

If the GAWR information is incorrect, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners and provide a corrected label along with instructions on how to properly affix the new label to their vehicle, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1701.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.