Recall 15V-630
Volvo Trucks North America recalled the 2015 to 2016 Volvo VHD and 1 other model: Exterior lighting (headlights).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 15V-630
- Reported
- October 7, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 1,669 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 VAH and VHD trucks manufactured April 1, 2014, to August 14, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with headlights that do not meet the minimum intensity requirements, resulting in insufficient illumination of the roadway. 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 risk
Headlights that provide insufficient illumination increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlights, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-[removed]. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1505.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]