Volvo Recall 17V258000: Equipment, Other, Labels

NHTSA recall 17V258000 · announced April 18, 2017 · filed by Volvo Trucks North America · 65 units affected

The problem

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."

The risk

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

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2015 Volvo Vhd
• 2016 Volvo Vhd
• 2017 Volvo Vhd

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.