Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #18V811000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V811000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Affecting 2019 volvo vnl and vhd trucks, equipped with bridgestone m854 tires with date codes 2418-2518, bridgestone m860a tires with date code 2518, and bridgestone m864 tires with date codes 2318-2418, all of size 425/65r22 Includes 103 affected units, Tire Steel Cords may be Exposed/FMVSS 119, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2019 volvo vnl and vhd trucks, equipped with bridgestone m854 tires with date codes 2418-2518, bridgestone m860a tires with date code 2518, and bridgestone m864 tires with date codes 2318-2418, all of size 425/65r22
Defect Summary
Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain 2019 volvo vnl and vhd trucks, equipped with bridgestone m854 tires with date codes 2418-2518, bridgestone m860a tires with date code 2518, and bridgestone m864 tires with date codes 2318-2418, all of size 425/65r22.5. the sidewall steel body cords may be exposed, possibly causing unexpected, rapid air loss during use. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 119, "new pneumatic tires - other than passenger cars."
Corrective Action
Volvo will notify owners, instructing them to take their vehicles to bridgestone tire or volvo truck service centers for inspection and replacement, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began december 19, 2018. owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1803.