Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V258000 Reported April 18, 2017

Incorrect gawr on certification label/part 567

Volvo Trucks North America · Equipment · 65 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V258000
Manufacturer Campaign
RVXX1701
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
65
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 18, 2017
Completion Rate
75.38

Defect Summary

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."

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volvo Trucks North America dealer and reference recall ID 17V258000 or campaign RVXX1701.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V258000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V258000?

NHTSA recall 17V258000 was issued by Volvo Trucks North America on April 18, 2017. It addresses: Incorrect gawr on certification label/part 567. The recall affects approximately 65 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volvo Trucks North America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V258000 or the manufacturer campaign number RVXX1701. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.