VOLVO VHD 2018: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V766000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VHD | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-12-19 | 2018-10-30 | 2018-11-02 |
Production Dates: 2003-01-01 - 2018-10-23
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX1804
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4625
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
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."
The driver may operate the vehicle with the snow plow headlights on but the marker and tail lamps off, reducing the vehicle's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
