Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #15V630000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V630000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Affecting model year 2015-2016 vah and vhd trucks manufactured april 1, 2014, to august 14, 2015 Includes 1,669 affected units, Headlamps Do Not Meet Requirements/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015-2016 vah and vhd trucks manufactured april 1, 2014, to august 14, 2015

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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 1-800-528-6586. volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1505.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V630000
Report Received Date: 2015-10-07T00:00:00
Subject: Headlamps do not meet requirements/fmvss 108
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 1,669

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RVXX1505
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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."
Consequence Summary: Headlights that provide insufficient illumination increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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 1-800-528-6586. volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1505.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 63.27

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NHTSA ID: 15V630000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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