Vehicle recall 19V617000 · August 21, 2019
2015 Volvo VNL
The axles missed the heat treating operation during manufacturing, reducing their strength and possibly causing the axle beams to fracture.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2015 VNL vehicles equipped with Meritor FF967 Non-Drive Front Steer axles. The axles missed the heat treating operation during manufacturing, reducing their strength and possibly causing the axle beams to fracture.
- Consequence
- Fracture of the axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volvo Trucks will notify the affected vehicle owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the axles as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 27, 2019. Owners may contact Meritor customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX1905.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V617000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 21, 2019
- Filed by
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Manufacturer campaign
- RVXX1905
- Owner notification
- September 27, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 20
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front
Vehicles covered
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